Rob Brotherton
Suspicious Minds: Why We Believe Conspiracy Theories
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472915634
- author:
- Rob Brotherton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Sigma (25 Aug. 2016)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 2.2 x 13.1 cm
- Genre:
- General Knowledge Social Psychology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Suspicious Minds: Why We Believe Conspiracy Theories
Rob Brotherton explores the psychology, history, and consequences of conspiracism, uncovering the research that reveals why we're drawn to implausible and unproven theories.
Conspiracy theories are not a recent phenomenon, and they're not always harmless. This book delves into the fascinating psychology behind them, shedding light on how our minds work and why we believe anything at all.
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