As the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) spread around the world, so did theories, stories, and conspiracy beliefs about it. These theories infected communities from the halls of Congress to Facebook groups, spreading quickly in newspapers, on various social media and between friends. They spurred debate about the origins, treatment options and responses to the virus, creating distrust towards public health workers and suspicion of vaccines.This book examines the most popular Covid-19 theories, connecting current conspiracy beliefs to long-standing fears and urban legends. By examining the vehicles and mechanisms of Covid-19 conspiracy, readers can better understand how theories spread and how to respond to misinformation.
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Examines the most popular COVID-19 theories, connecting current conspiracy beliefs to long-standing fears and urban legends. By examining the vehicles and mechanisms of COVID-19 conspiracy, readers can better understand how theories spread and how to respond to misinformation.
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Foreword by Anna Merlan 1Introduction 5One. Conspiracy Theory 101: A Primer 9Two. The "Wuhan Virus": A Cautionary Tale of Origin Conspiracy Theories 29Three. Recycling White Power Rumors After the Black Death 59Four. "But My Cousin Said": Covid-19 and Black Communities 73Five. Harmful Additives: Pre–and Pandemic ­Anti-Vaccination Thinking 95Six. Apocalypse Now, or Later? End Times and the New World Order 117Seven. QAnon, Pizzagate and the Pandemic 143Eight. Waves of the Future or Waves of Oppression? 5G Fears 164Nine. Drawing Lines in Shifting Sand: The ­Covid-19 Cartoons of Ben Garrison 180Ten. When All Is Said—or Done: Examining Ourselves, Talking to Others 204Acknowledgments 218Author Biographies 219Chapter Notes 221References Cited 229Index 253
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781476684673
Publisert
2020-11-30
Utgiver
Vendor
McFarland & Co Inc
Vekt
358 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
205