{"title":"Michael Butter","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the insightful works of Michael Butter, an esteemed author and scholar in the field of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e. Best known for his book \u003cem\u003eThe Nature of Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/em\u003e, Butter delves into the pervasive world of conspiracy theories, offering readers a comprehensive exploration of their origins, influence, and impact on society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Butter's works are celebrated for their clarity and rigor, providing readers with a deep understanding of how conspiracy theories evolve and spread across different cultures. His engaging style makes complex subjects accessible, turning academic insights into enjoyable reads for both novices and seasoned scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a curious thinker or a dedicated student of the social sciences, this collection will offer valuable perspectives and thought-provoking analysis. Dive into the intriguing world of conspiracy theories with Michael Butter's authoritative texts and discover the truths hidden within the shadows of speculation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-nature-of-conspiracy-theories-by-michael-butter-9781509540822","title":"The Nature of Conspiracy Theories","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConspiracy theories seem to be proliferating today. Long relegated to a niche existence, conspiracy theories are now pervasive, and older conspiracy theories have been joined by a constant stream of new ones – that the USA carried out the 9\/11 attacks itself, that the Ukrainian crisis was orchestrated by NATO, that we are being secretly controlled by a New World Order that keep us docile via chemtrails and vaccinations. Not to mention the moon landing that never happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut what are conspiracy theories and why do people believe them? Have they always existed or are they something new, a feature of our modern world?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Nature of Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/em\u003e, Michael Butter provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the nature and development of conspiracy theories. Contrary to popular belief, he shows that conspiracy theories are less popular and influential today than they were in the past. Up to the 1950s, the Western world regarded conspiracy theories as a legitimate form of knowledge and it was therefore normal to believe in them. It was only after the Second World War that this knowledge was delegitimized, causing conspiracy theories to be banished from public discourse and relegated to subcultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe recent renaissance of conspiracy theories is linked to the internet, which gives them wider exposure and contributes to the fragmentation of the public sphere. Conspiracy theories are still stigmatized today in many sections of mainstream culture but are being accepted once again as legitimate knowledge in others. It is the clash between these domains and their different conceptions of truth that is fuelling the current debate over conspiracy theories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855033684204,"sku":"9781509540822","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509540822.jpg?v=1759261752"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/michael-butter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}