{"product_id":"weaponizing-conspiracy-theories-9781032607382","title":"Weaponizing Conspiracy Theories","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book analyses the discursive weaponization of conspiracy theories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an era where truth and fiction converge, nativist populist leaders wield conspiracy theories as political weapons. This text examines the interplay between populism and conspiracism, probing their impact on democratic processes and exploring their broader political implications. The work dissects three predominant conspiracy theories: The Eurabia theory in Europe, the Deep State in the United States, and anti-Western narratives in Russia. It shows their evolution from fringe ideas to mainstream political tools and reveals the leaders' triple strategy: Constructing external threats, demonizing internal elites, and positioning themselves as protectors of the true people.' It also examines how digital media facilitates the spread of these narratives, undermining institutional trust and fuelling extremism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeaponizing Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a guide to recognize and navigate the distorted\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019138564439,"sku":"9781032607382","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032607382.jpg?v=1750779432","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/weaponizing-conspiracy-theories-9781032607382","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}