Description
| Product ID: | 9781138696105 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | The Psychology of Everything |
| Title: | The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories |
| Authors: | Author: Jan-Willem Prooijen |
| Page Count: | 108 |
| Subjects: | Conspiracy theories, Conspiracy theories, Social, group or collective psychology, Social, group or collective psychology |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories presents an engaging introduction to the origins of widespread belief in conspiracy theories. Through a discussion of the history of conspiracy theories, the book debunks the myth that they are a modern phenomenon, exploring the broad contexts they can appear in from politics to the workplace and considering why some people are more susceptible to these beliefs than others. Who believes in conspiracy theories, and why are some people more susceptible to them than others? What are the consequences of such beliefs? Has a conspiracy theory ever turned out to be true? The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories debunks the myth that conspiracy theories are a modern phenomenon, exploring their broad social contexts, from politics to the workplace. The book explains why some people are more susceptible to these beliefs than others and how they are produced by recognizable and predictable psychological processes. Featuring examples such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks and climate change, The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories shows us that while such beliefs are not always irrational and are not a pathological trait, they can be harmful to individuals and society. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2018-03-15 |
