Conspiracy Theories (Pocket Essential series)

Are you one of those who think the X-Files is fiction? This fully updated guide offers a concise, thought-provoking introduction to the ever-expanding phenomenon of conspiracy theories.

At one time, you could blame the world’s troubles on the Masons or the Communists. Now, we also have the Alien-U.S. Elite and the Alien Shape-shifting Reptile conspiracies to worry about. Conspiracy Theories—they’re all here, but not just lined up to be ridiculed and dismissed. For among the absurd conspiracy theories currently proliferating on the Internet, there are nuggets of real research about real conspiracies waiting to be mined. This book does the mining for you. Fully sourced and referenced, it is a serious examination of a fascinating phenomenon.



From the Publisher

"Pocket Essentials" is a dynamic new series of books that are short, snappy, and easy to read. Packed with facts, as well as opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, "parapolitics," and more. In addition to an introduction to the subject, each topic is individually analyzed and reviewed, examining its impact on popular culture. There's also a handy reference section that lists related web sites and all the weightier (and more expensive) books on the subject. For media buffs and students, these are great little entry-level books that build into an essential library. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.





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Product Details

Hardcover: 159 pages

Publisher: Pocket Essentials; 2nd edition (January 1, 2006)

Language: English