The social science of QAnon : a new social and political phenomenon / edited by Monica K. Miller.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Miller, Monica K., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

QAnon conspiracy theory.

Social movements.

Information society.

Social sciences--Network analysis.

Social sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 312 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2023.

Summary:

QAnon has emerged as the defining conspiracy group of our times, and its far-right conspiracies are extraordinary for their breadth and extremity. Bringing together scholars from psychology, sociology, communications, and political science, this cutting-edge volume uses social science theory to investigate aspects of QAnon. Following an introduction to the 'who, what, and why' of QAnon, Part I focuses on the psychological characteristics of QAnon followers and the group's methods for recruiting and maintaining these followers. Part II includes chapters at the intersection of QAnon and society, arguing that society has constructed QAnon as a threat and the social need to belong motivates its followers. Part III discusses the role of communication in promoting and limiting QAnon support, while Part IV concludes by considering the future of QAnon. The Social Science of QAnon is vital reading for scholars and students across the social sciences, and for legal and policy professionals.

Contents:

The 'who, what, and why' of QAnon / Monica K. Miller

Down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole : how does one become a follower of QAnon? / Joseph Pierre

Psychological motives of QAnon followers / Ricky Green, Carolina Trella, Mikey Biddlestone, Karen M. Douglas, and Robbie M. Sutton

Cognitive processes, biases, and traits that fuel QAnon / Arial R. Meyer and Monica K. Miller

The role of moral cognitions in the growth of QAnon / M. Katie Cunius and Monica K. Miller

Emotions and the QAnon conspiracy theory / Elena Bessarabova and John A. Banas

Recruitment to QAnon : ordinary persuasion and human agency or 'brainwashing'? / James T. Richardson

QAnon in the year 2020 : the bigger social picture / Charles P. Edwards

QAnon and the politics of 2020 / Joseph Uscinski and Adam Enders

The QAnon conspiracy narrative : understanding the social construction of danger / David G. Bromley and James T. Richardson

The need to belong : the appeal, benefits, and dangers of QAnon and similar groups / Kelly-Ann Allen, Zoe Morris, Margaret L. Kern, Christopher Boyle, and Caomhan McGlinchey

QAnon and social media / Tatyana Kaplan

Social network analysis techniques using NodeXL for analyzing disinformation related to QAnon / Wasim Ahmed and Marc Smith

QAnon, folklore and conspiratorial consensus : a case study in the computational analysis of conspiracy theory narratives / Timothy R. Tangherlini, Vwani Roychowdhury, and Shadi Shahsavari

Debunking and preventing conspiracies : special challenges of QAnon / John Banas and Elena Bessarabova

Categorizing QAnon : is this a new religious movement? / Amarnath Amarasingam, Marc-Andre Argentino, Dakota Johnston, and Sharday Mosurinjohn

The future of QAnon : emergent patterns of social movement adaptation and change / Jared M. Wright and Stuart A. Wright.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781009052061 (ebook)

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