Conspiracy Theories: The Roots, Themes and Propagation of Paranoid Political and Cultural Narratives - Softcover

Gulyas, Aaron John

 
9780786497263: Conspiracy Theories: The Roots, Themes and Propagation of Paranoid Political and Cultural Narratives
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0786497262 ISBN 13: 9780786497263
Publisher: McFarland & Co, 2016

Synopsis

Narratives based on conspiratorial and paranoid thinking have become increasingly prominent throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. From the prosaic to the outlandish, conspiracy theories involve aliens and Nazis, underground bases and mind control technology. They range from sinister tales of malevolent reptilian beings infiltrating our government to fears of the New World Order rounding up patriotic Americans and putting them into internment camps. These stories and their underlying concerns have a long history in the U.S. and have often been bolstered by revelations of real conspiracies and cover-ups by private and public entities. This book examines conspiracy theories and the narratives constructed by those who believe and propagate them, providing a unique view of U.S. history and highlighting fears both founded and unfounded.

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About the Author

Aaron John Gulyas is a history instructor at Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan, where he specializes in the modern history of the United States and American military history.

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Publisher
McFarland & Co
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0786497262
ISBN 13 
9780786497263
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
240