Conspiracy Theories: A Primer

While engaging in rich discussion, Conspiracy Theories analyzes current arguments and evidence while providing real-world examples so students can contextualize and visualize the debates. Each chapter addresses important current questions, provides conceptual tools, defines important terms, and introduces the appropriate methods of analysis.

Author: Joseph E. Uscinski
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 01/15/2020
Pages: 170
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d
ISBN13: 9781538121207
ISBN10: 1538121204
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Conspiracy Theories
- Philosophy | Epistemology
- Political Science | Political Ideologies | Radicalism

About the Author
Joseph E. Uscinski is associate professor of political science at University of Miami. He is editor of Conspiracy Theories and the People Who Believe Them (forthcoming), coauthor of American Conspiracy Theories (2014) and author of The People's News: Media, Politics, and the Demands of Capitalism (2014). He received his bachelor's degree from Plymouth State University, his Master's from University of New Hampshire, and his Doctorate from University of Arizona. He teaches courses on American politics, public opinion, media, and conspiracy theories. His research has appeared in Journal of Politics, Political Research Quarterly, and Critical Review among other scholarly outlets. His essays have appeared in the Washington Post, Politico, Los Angeles Times, Reason Magazine, Eurozine, and Newsweek among other prominent outlets. He has been interviewed by hundreds of national and international media outlets.