The United States of Paranoia: A Conspiracy Theory Contributor(s): Walker, Jesse (Author) |
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ISBN: 0062135562 ISBN-13: 9780062135568 Publisher: Harper Perennial OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 21st Century - Social Science | Conspiracy Theories - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
Dewey: 973 |
Physical Information: 1.15" H x 4.74" W x 8.45" (0.83 lbs) 464 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Jesse Walker's The United States of Paranoia presents a comprehensive history of conspiracy theories in American culture and politics, from the colonial era to the War on Terror. The fear of intrigue and subversion doesn't exist only on the fringes of society, but has always been part of our national identity. When such tales takes hold, Walker argues, they reflect the anxieties and experiences of the people who believe them, even if they say nothing true about the objects of the theories themselves. This edition includes primary-source documentation in the form of archival photographs, cartoons, and film stills selected by the author. |
Contributor Bio(s): Walker, Jesse: - Jesse Walker is the books editor of Reason magazine and the author of Rebels on the Air: An Alternative History of Radio in America. He lives in Baltimore with his wife and their two daughters. |