Item #012275 The United States of Paranoia: A Conspiracy Theory. Jesse Walker.

The United States of Paranoia: A Conspiracy Theory

New York: Harper Collins, 2013. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. Fine / Fine. Item #012275

Orig. white paper boards. 434 pp. B&W photos in text. Fine condition. Conspiracy theories aren't just a feature of the fringe. They've been a potent force across the political spectrum, at the center as well as the extremes, from the colonial era to the present. In this book, Jesse Walker explores this rich history, arguing that conspiracy stories should be read not just as claims either to be believed or debunked but also as folklore. When a tale takes hold, it reveals something true about the anxieties and experiences of those who believe and repeat it, even if the story says nothing true about the objects of the theory itself.

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