Conspiracy Theories: Real, Imagined and Manufactured (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781642822113)

Who really killed JFK? Was 9/11 an inside job? Has anyone seen Obama's birth certificate? Conspiracy theories have been around for years, often surrounding the lives of political figures and national tragedies. In recent years, conspiracy theories have been moving from the fringes to the mainstream, receiving national attention from Alex Jones' Infowars, and President Donald Trump's embrace of far-right conspiracies. The articles in this book trace conspiracy theories from their historical foundations to their modern representations, showing how these ideas can grow until they have a life of their own. Media literacy questions and terms will challenge readers to further analyze reporting styles, devices, and the veracity of sources.

Author: The New York Times Editorial Staff
ISBN-10: 1642822116
ISBN-13: 9781642822113
Publisher: New York Times Educational Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2019
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.80w x 0.50d