What is it about?
"Conspiracy theory" is currently one of the most vibrant terms in the social sciences. Due to a disruption of traditional certainties in collective judgment, so-called conspiracy theories have successfully established themselves as vehicles and media for perception, interpretation, and appropriation in literature, film, series, social media, feuilletons, and after-work debates. Concerning is their potential for political agitation, insecurity, and often violence-legitimizing propaganda. This volume presents approaches to a critically social-psychological and sociological analysis of "thinking in conspiracies," addressing its cognitive, practical, and socio-cultural dimension(s) from an interdisciplinary perspective.
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Why is it important?
An increasing number of conspiracy theories have recently played a significant role in polarizing communities and undermining trust in institutions. Research can shed light on how this kind of theories influences political attitudes and behaviours. Thus, social science can help to restore social cohesion.
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This page is a summary of: Verschwörungsdenken, January 2022, Psychosozial Verlag,
DOI: 10.30820/9783837978711.
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