The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories (Prooijen Jan-Willem Van)(Paperback)

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories (Prooijen Jan-Willem Van)(Paperback)

Who believes in conspiracy theories, and why are some people more susceptible to them than others? What are the consequences of such beliefs? Has a conspiracy theory ever turned out to be true? The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories debunks the myth that conspiracy theories are a modern phenomenon,

The Nature of Conspiracy Theories (Butter Michael)(Paperback)

Conspiracy 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

Theories of Developmental Psychology (Miller Patricia H.)(Paperback)

Reflecting the latest thought and research in the field, Theories of Developmental Psychology helps you understand and distinguish the major theoretical schools of child

The Encyclopedia of Moon Mysteries: Secrets, Conspiracy Theories, Anomalies, Extraterrestrials and More (Briggs Constance Victoria)(Paperback)

Science and Human Behavior (Skinner B. F.)(Paperback)

The psychology classic--a detailed study of scientific theories of human nature and the possible ways in which human behavior can be predicted and controlled--from one of the most influential behaviorists of the twentieth century and the author of Walden Two. 'This is an important book,

Taking Conspiracy Theories Seriously (Dentith Matthew R. X.)(Paperback)

The contributors to this volume argue that whilst there is a commonplace superstition conspiracy theories are examples of bad beliefs (and that the kind of people who believe conspiracy theories are typically irrational), many conspiracy theories are rational to believe: the members of the Dewey

Ash (Herbert James)(Paperback)

Ghosts and conspiracy theories, enter the horrifying world created by James

Handbook of Cultural Psychology (Cohen Dov)(Paperback)

Now completely revised (over 90% new), this handbook offers the authoritative presentation of theories, methods, and applications in the dynamic field of cultural psychology. Leading scholars review state-of-the-art empirical research on how culture affects nearly every aspect of human functioning

The Psychology of Eating: From Healthy to Disordered Behavior (Ogden Jane)(Paperback)

With its primary focus on the psychology of eating from a social, health, and clinical perspective, the second edition of ThePsychology of Eating: From Healthy toDisordered Behavior presents an overview of thelatest research into a wide range of eating-related behaviors Features the most

The Currency of Desire: Libidinal Economy, Psychoanalysis and Sexual Revolution (Bennett David)(Paperback)

Metaphors of money have shaped theories of sexual psychology ever since Enlightenment doctors explained the mind-body as an 'animal economy' whose currency was desire, figured as a liquid form of energy that could be spent or saved, profitably invested or pleasurably squandered.In this erudite and

Suspicious Minds: Why We Believe Conspiracy Theories (Brotherton Rob)(Paperback)

We're all conspiracy theorists. Some of us just hide it better than others. In Suspicious Minds, Rob Brotherton decodes the psychology, history, and consequences of conspiracism, and delves into the research that offers insights into why so many of us are drawn to implausible, unproven and

Conspiracy Theories (Cassam Quassim)(Paperback)

9/11 was an inside job. The Holocaust is a myth promoted to serve Jewish interests. The shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School were a false flag operation. Climate change is a hoax perpetrated by the Chinese government. These are all conspiracy theories. A glance online or at bestseller lists

Occupational Psychology - An Applied Approach (Steptoe-Warren Gail)(Paperback / softback)

Occupational Psychology: An Applied Approach introduces students to the essential theories in this area, from motivation and wellbeing to group roles and individual differences. The book explores the impact of every topic from the perspective of the individual, management, and the organisation as a

A History of Bangladesh (Van Schendel Willem)(Paperback)

Bangladesh did not exist as an independent state until 1971. Willem van Schendel's state-of-the-art history navigates the extraordinary twists and turns that created modern Bangladesh through ecological disaster, colonialism, partition, a war of independence and cultural renewal. In this revised

Conspiracy Theories: The Roots, Themes and Propagation of Paranoid Political and Cultural Narratives (Gulyas Aaron J.)(Paperback)

Narratives based on conspiratorial and paranoid thinking have become increasingly prominent throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. From the prosaic to the outlandish, conspiracy theories involve aliens and Nazis, underground bases and mind control technology. They range from sinister tales of

The Van Gogh Sisters (Verlinden Willem-Jan)(Pevná vazba)

Many people are familiar with the life and art of Vincent van Gogh, and his extensive correspondence with his brother Theo. But their sisters--Ana, Lies, and Wil van Gogh--have gone overlooked until now. In this compelling group biography based on extensive primary resources, art historian

Conspiracy Theories: Mystery & Secrecy (Flame Tree Studio)(Pevná vazba)

Cover-ups and mysteries, are they a mix of wishful thinking and fantasy that grips the attention of millions of people: was JFK assassinated? Why did the all-powerful Mayans decline so rapidly? Is Area 51 really the site of an alien landing? All these and more are explored in this fascinating new

9/11 The Conspiracy Theories (Gardner David)(Paperback / softback)

How did World Trade Center Building 7 - 100 yards from the Twin Towers - collapse so quickly and symmetrically when it had not been hit? How could two rogue aircraft bring down three towers? Did the US government help orchestrate the attacks as an 'inside job'? 9/11: The Conspiracy Theories seeks

Conspiracy Theories: A Compendium of History's Greatest Mysteries and More Recent Cover-Ups (King Jamie)(Paperback)

Dozens of eyebrow-raising accounts, presented in alphabetical order, covering incredible conspiracies from long ago to the present day Did aliens help to build the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza, and what were they trying to tell us? Is the food industry colluding to make us addicted to

Psychology Express: Forensic Psychology (Undergraduate Revision Guide) (Caulfield Laura)(Paperback / softback)

The Psychology Express undergraduate revision guide series will help your students to understand key concepts quickly, revise effectively and make their answers stand

Psychology Express: Sport Psychology (Undergraduate Revision Guide) (McCarthy Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The Psychology Express undergraduate revision guide series will help your students to understand key concepts quickly, revise effectively and make their answers stand

Psychology Express: Educational Psychology (Undergraduate Revision Guide) (Upton Penney)(Paperback / softback)

The Psychology Express undergraduate revision guide series will help your students to understand key concepts quickly, revise effectively and make their answers stand

The Digital Divide (Van Dijk Jan)(Paperback)

Contrary to optimistic visions of a free internet for all, the problem of the 'digital divide' - the disparity between those with access to internet technology and those without - has persisted for close to twenty-five years.In this textbook, Jan van Dijk considers the state of digital inequality

Psychology of Diversity (Jones James M.)(Paperback)

The Psychology of Diversity presents a captivatingsocial-psychological study of diversity, the obstacles confrontingit, and the benefits it provides.Goes beyond prejudice and discrimination to discuss thepersonal and social implications of diversity for both majority andminority group