The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

Who believes in conspiracy theories, and why are some people more susceptible to them than others? What...
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Author: Jan-Willem Van Prooijen
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Language: English
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The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories by Prooijen, Jan-Willem Van

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

$320.77

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

$320.77
Author: Jan-Willem Van Prooijen
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Who believes in conspiracy theories, and why are some people more susceptible to them than others?

What are the consequences of such beliefs?

Has a conspiracy theory ever turned out to be true?

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories debunks the myth that conspiracy theories are a modern phenomenon, exploring their broad social contexts, from politics to the workplace. The book explains why some people are more susceptible to these beliefs than others and how they are produced by recognizable and predictable psychological processes.

Featuring examples such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks and climate change, The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories shows us that while such beliefs are not always irrational and are not a pathological trait, they can be harmful to individuals and society.



Author: Jan-Willem Van Prooijen
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 03/15/2018
Pages: 108
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.25d
ISBN: 9781138696105

About the Author

Jan-Willem van Prooijen is an Associate Professor of Social and Organizational Psychology at VU Amsterdam, and Senior Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement.




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