| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 255 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
One. Conspiracy Theory 101: A Primer -- Two. The "Wuhan Virus": A Cautionary Tale of Origin Conspiracy Theories -- Three. Recycling White Power Rumors After the Black Death -- Four. "But My Cousin Said": Covid-19 and Black Communities -- Five. Harmful Additives: Pre- and Pandemic Anti-Vaccination Thinking -- Six. Apocalypse Now, or Later? End Times and the New World Order -- Seven. QAnon, Pizzagate and the Pandemic -- Eight. Waves of the Future or Waves of Oppression? 5G Fears -- Nine. Drawing Lines in Shifting Sand: The Covid-19 Cartoons of Ben Garrison -- Ten. When All Is Said -- or Done: Examining Ourselves, Talking to Others |
| Summary |
"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"--Publisher's description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from electronic title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, January 24, 2023) |
| Subject |
COVID-19 (Disease)
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Medical misconceptions.
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Conspiracy theories.
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Denial (Psychology)
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Quacks and quackery.
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Social medicine.
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COVID-19
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Denial, Psychological
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Quackery
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Social Medicine
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Social Science / Sociology.
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Conspiracy theories
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COVID-19 (Disease)
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Medical misconceptions
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Welch, Wendy, author.
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Brodie, Ian (Ian Bernard), author.
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Muldoon, Anna, author.
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Leech, Donald, author.
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Marshall, Ashley (Nonprofit executive), author.
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Merlan, Anna, writer of foreword.
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| ISBN |
9781476643212 |
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1476643210 |
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