Voodoo histories : the role of the conspiracy theory in shaping modern history
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New York : Riverhead Books, c2010.
Status
Main Library - Adult Non-Fiction
909.08 A113v
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Published
New York : Riverhead Books, c2010.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
388 pages, [8] pages of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [373]-378) and index.
Description
Our age is obsessed by the idea of conspiracy. We see it everywhere--from Pearl Harbor to 9/11, from the assassination of Kennedy to the death of Diana. In this age of terrorism, the idea of conspiracy can fuel radical or fringe elements to violence. Journalist David Aaronovitch sees a pattern among these inflammatory theories. They use similarly murky methods to insinuate their claims: they link themselves to the supposed conspiracies of the past; they carefully manipulate their evidence, to hide its holes; they rely on the authority of dubious academic sources. Most important, they elevate their believers to an elite--a group of people able to see beyond lies to a higher reality. In this entertaining and enlightening book, Aaronovitch carefully probes and explodes a dozen of the major conspiracy theories. He examines why people believe them, and makes an argument for a true skepticism: one based on a thorough knowledge of history and a strong dose of common sense.--From publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Aaronovitch, D. (2010). Voodoo histories: the role of the conspiracy theory in shaping modern history (1st American ed.). Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Aaronovitch, David. 2010. Voodoo Histories: The Role of the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History. Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Aaronovitch, David. Voodoo Histories: The Role of the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History Riverhead Books, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Aaronovitch, David. Voodoo Histories: The Role of the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History 1st American ed., Riverhead Books, 2010.
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