Uscinski, Joseph E. (2013) Beliefs in conspiracies tend to accord with political attitudes, making it unlikely that any one conspiracy theory will be embraced by the country. LSE American Politics and Policy (USAPP) Blog (17 Sep 2013). Website.
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Abstract
In the years since 9/11, conspiracy theories have regained prominence in much of the American public’s imagination. But why do many so readily embrace certain conspiracy theories, often in the face of a profound lack of evidence? Joseph E. Uscinski argues that in order for a person to believe in a conspiracy theory, that person must first have a worldview that encompasses conspiratorial thinking, and second, the theory must be in accord with their other predispositions.
| Item Type: | Online resource (Website) |
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| Official URL: | http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/ |
| Additional Information: | © 2013 LSE USAPP |
| Divisions: | LSE |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology J Political Science > JC Political theory J Political Science > JK Political institutions (United States) |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jun 2014 08:45 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Sep 2024 18:38 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/57160 |
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