About this item
Conspiracy theories are a part of the human condition. Everyone believes at least one, but given the number of conspiracy theories, it is more likely that everyone believes a few. Some people have a worldview defined by them. Conspiracy theories are just another reminder that people disagree about many things, including truth. These disagreements have always existed and always will. We have to live with conspiracy theories and with the people who believe them. The only way to do this is have compassion and tolerance for others, and to hold our own beliefs to high standards. This book introduces students to the research into conspiracy theories and the people who propagate and believe them. In doing so, it addresses the psychological, sociological, and political sources of conspiracy theorizingUscinski rigorously analyzes the most current arguments and evidence while providing numerous real-world examples so students can contextualize the current debates.
About the Author
Joe Uscinski is associate professor in the University of Miami Political Science Department. Professor Uscinski originally hails from New Hampshire. He received his B.A. from Plymouth State University and his M.A. from University of New Hampshire. Joe earned his PhD in American politics at the University of Arizona.Joe teaches courses on and researches conspiracy theories, media bias, public opinion, popular culture, elections, Congress, the Constitution, and the presidency. Professor Uscinski is the author of The People's News: Media, Politics, and the Demands of Capitalism (New York University Press, 2014) and American Conspiracy Theories with Joseph M. Parent (Oxford University Press, 2014) .
