The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories by Jan-Willem Prooijen (English) Paperback

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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.

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An engaging and accessible introduction to the scientific study of conspiracy theories both for students and the interested general reader.

Author Biography

Jan-Willem van Prooijen is an Associate Professor of Social and Organizational Psychology at VU Amsterdam, and Senior Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement.

Table of Contents

Preface Chapter 1 –Psychology of Conspiracy Theories Chapter 2 – When do People Believe Conspiracy Theories? Chapter 3 – The Architecture of Belief Chapter 4 – The Social Roots of Conspiracy Theories Chapter 5 – Conspiracy Theories and Ideology Chapter 6 – Explaining and Reducing Conspiracy Theories Further Reading Notes References

Details ISBN1138696102 ISBN-10 1138696102 ISBN-13 9781138696105 Format Paperback Series The Psychology of Everything Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-03-15 DEWEY 001.9 Media Book Pages 108 Language English UK Release Date 2018-03-15 AU Release Date 2018-03-15 NZ Release Date 2018-03-15 Author Jan-Willem Prooijen Alternative 9780367526290 Audience General We've got this

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