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Modern conspiracies in America : separating fact from fiction / Michael D. Gambone.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gambone, Michael D., 1963- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Conspiracies--United States--History.
- Conspiracies.
- Conspiracy theories--United States--History.
- Conspiracy theories.
- Critical thinking.
- Political culture--United States--History--20th century.
- Political culture.
- Political culture--United States--History--21st century.
- United States--History--20th century.
- United States.
- United States--History--21st century.
- Genre:
- History.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (257 pages) : illustrations
- Distribution:
- New York : Bloomsbury Publishing(US), 2022.
- Place of Publication:
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishing 2022
- Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2022]
- Summary:
- "America is awash with alleged conspiracies. It seems like today, no one with a cell phone escapes the vortex of skepticism, cynicism, paranoia, and fear that occupy our thoughts almost constantly. Seeking out valid answers in this cacophony can be confusing and deeply frustrating. In this book, historian Michael D. Gambone provides case studies of popular conspiracy theories in America from the past 100 years, from Protocol of the Elders of Zion to #stopthesteal. He offers an approach, based on basic logic and historical case studies, not designed to win arguments, but to help reads separate truth from the avalanche of nonsense descending on us every day. In each case, Gambone outlines the conspiracy claim, provides historical context for the conspiracy, presents evidence of the conspiracy claim and analyzes the claim, context, and evidence. Modern Conspiracies in American History will appeal to a broad audience of readers interested in American history and those seeking to become better informed consumers of news in an era when social media spreads misinformation widely and quickly"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Introduction: Enemies among us
- Building a toolbox for the logical mind
- The Protocols of the Elders of Zion
- The Russians are coming!
- The Kennedy assassination
- 9/11
- Sandy Hook
- Contrails and chemtrails
- The 2016 election
- The 2020 "Plandemic"
- QAnon : enemies inside the gates
- Stop the steal! The 2020 election
- Conclusions: Finding a way forward.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on May 24, 2022).
- ISBN:
- 979-88-8186-743-0
- 979-88-8184-973-3
- 1-5381-6464-7
- OCLC:
- 1286676807
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