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An Intriguing Interrogation Of Americas Longrunning Obsession With Conspiracy Theorieswhy Are Americans Today So Fascinated By Area 51? How Did Rumors That The Aids Virus Originated As A Weapon Of Biowarfare Emerge? Why Does The Kennedy Assassination Provoke Heated Debate Over Fifty Years After The Fact, And Why Did Donald Trumps Birther Theories Only Serve To Increase His Popularity With Voters? The Origins Of These Ideas Reveal Important Facets Of American Culture And Politics.Placing Conspiracy Thinking At The Center Of American History, And Challenging The Kneejerk Dismissal Of Conspiratorial Thought As Deluded And Often Dangerous, Conspiracy Nation Provides A Wideranging Survey Of Conspiracy Theories In Contemporary America. In The 19Th Century, Inflammatory Rhetoric About Slave Revolts, The Wellpublicized Specter Of The Black Rapist, And The Formation Of The Ku Klux Klan All Worked As Conspiracy Theories To Legitimate An Emerging Sense Of National Consciousness Based On An Ideology Of White Supremacy One That Still Persists Today.In Our Contemporary World, Panicked Responses To Increasing Multiculturalism And Globalization Yield New Notions Of Victimhood And New Theories About Conspiratorial Plans For Global Domination. Offering Up A Provocative Array Of Examples, Ranging From Alien Abduction To The Novels Of Delillo And Pynchon To Tupac Shakur'S 'Paranoid Style,' Conspiracy Nation Documents And Unearths The Workings Of Conspiracy In The Contemporary Moment.Contributors: Clare Birchall, Jack Bratich, Bridget Brown, Jodi Dean, Ingrid Walker Fields, Douglas Kellner, Peter Knight, Fran Mason, John A. Mcclure, Timothy Melley, Eithne Quinn, And Skip Willman
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Conspiracy Nation'? A: 'Conspiracy Nation' explores America's historical obsession with conspiracy theories, examining how these theories shape cultural and political narratives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Conspiracy Nation'? A: The author of 'Conspiracy Nation' is Peter Knight.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Conspiracy Nation' was published on February 1, 2002.
- Q: What is the format of 'Conspiracy Nation'? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Conspiracy Nation' have? A: 'Conspiracy Nation' contains 240 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Conspiracy Nation' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What category does 'Conspiracy Nation' fall under? A: 'Conspiracy Nation' is categorized under Social Psychology & Interactions.
- Q: Are there multiple contributors to 'Conspiracy Nation'? A: Yes, 'Conspiracy Nation' includes contributions from several authors, including Clare Birchall, Jack Bratich, and Jodi Dean.
- Q: What types of conspiracy theories are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various conspiracy theories, including those related to multiculturalism, globalization, and historical events like the Kennedy assassination.
- Q: Is 'Conspiracy Nation' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Conspiracy Nation' provides a comprehensive survey of conspiracy theories and is suitable for academic study in social psychology and cultural studies.