Covid-19 conspiracy theories : QAnon, 5G, the New World Order and other viral ideas / John Bodner [and five others] ; foreword by Anna Merlan.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2021]Description: vii, 255 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781476684673
  • 1476684677
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.1962/414 23
LOC classification:
  • RA644.C67 B63 2021
Summary: ""As the novel coronavirus (now COVID-19) spread around the world, so too did theories, stories, and conspiracy beliefs about the new virus. 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 COVID-19, 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."-Provided by publisher"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

""As the novel coronavirus (now COVID-19) spread around the world, so too did theories, stories, and conspiracy beliefs about the new virus. 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 COVID-19, 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."-Provided by publisher"-- Provided by publisher.

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