QAnon and other conspiracy theories

Book - 2022

"Anthology of curated essays addressing QAnon and conspiracy theories--why they begin, how they catch fire, and how they affect politics and society"--

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Published
New York : Greenhaven Publishing 2022.
Language
English
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
176 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781534508392
9781534508385
  • The Importance of Opposing Viewpoints
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. What Are the Origins of QAnon? Chapter Preface
  • 1. QAnon Is Gaining Traction Around the World
  • 2. Evangelicals and Conspiracy Theories Combine in Trump's America
  • 3. QAnon Deployed "Information Warfare" to Influence the 2020 Election
  • 4. When One Door Closed, the QAnon Community Opened a Window
  • 5. The Mainstream Media Met QAnon at a Trump Rally
  • Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography
  • Chapter 2. What Are the Dangers of Legitimizing QAnon and Similar Conspiracy Theories in the Mainstream Media? Chapter Preface
  • 1. Social Media Giants Took Too Long to Confront Trump's Lies
  • 2. Trump's Twitter Legacy Lives On in the Global Spread of QAnon Conspiracy Theory
  • 3. The Capitol Riots Underscore How QAnon Has Leaped from the Fringes of the Internet to the Real World
  • 4. The Conspiracy Theory Connecting Covid to 5G Spread Quickly Thanks to Twitter
  • 5. Conspiracy Theories Are a Public Health Concern
  • Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography
  • Chanter 3. What Are Other Well-Known Conspiracy Theories? Chapter Preface
  • 1. Christians Seem More Willing to Embrace Conspiracy Theories
  • 2. Anti-Semitism Lurks Behind Many Modern Conspiracy Theories
  • 3. Donald Trump's Birtherism Theory About Barack Obama Opened the Door to a New Wave of Conspiracies
  • 4. Why Has the Flat Earth Theory Persisted?
  • 5. The Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle Lends Itself to Conspiracy Theories
  • 6. What in the World Is the Illuminati?
  • Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography
  • Chapter 4. How Do People Come Back from Conspiracy Theories? Chapter Preface
  • 1. Logic and Reason Won't Work Against Conspiracy Theories
  • 2. Some People Who Believe in Conspiracy Theories Can Break Free from Their Beliefs
  • 3. Steps Can Be Taken to Prevent Belief in Conspiracy Theories Before It Can Take Root
  • 4. QAnon Believers Cannot Be Deprogrammed
  • Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography
  • For Further Discussion
  • Organizations to Contact
  • Bibliography of Books
  • Index