Voodoo Histories: How Conspiracy Theory Has Shaped Modern History

Von Pearl Harbour bis 9/11, von der Ermordung Kennedys bis zu dem tragischen Unfalltod von Lady Di- fast um jedes bedeutende Ereignis unserer Tage windet sich ein Gespinst aus Mythen und wohlplatzierten Halbwahrheiten. In diesem unterhaltsam und fundiert geschriebenen Buch enthüllt der Autor die Manipulationstechniken der Verschwörungstheoretiker. Mit gesundem Menschenverstand und umfassendem historischen Wissen nimmt er noch der ausgeklügeltesten dieser Theorien den Wind aus den Segeln.

Informationen zum Autor David Aaronovitch Klappentext A stinging attack of the laughable and sometimes sinister world of modern day conspiracy theories, with a new chapter on the current controversy surrounding Obama's birth. Examining conspiracy theories from the past 100 years, Aaronovitch explores why people are so ready to believe in them, and the dangers involved. Covers Pearl Harbor, the 9/11 truth movement, and that perennial favourite, the moon landings. Zusammenfassung Did Neil Armstrong really set foot on the moon?Was the United States government responsible for the 11 September attacks?Should we doubt the accidental nature of Diana's death?Voodoo Histories entertainingly demolishes the absurd and sinister conspiracy theories of the last 100 years.

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David Aaronovitch

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A stinging attack of the laughable and sometimes sinister world of modern day conspiracy theories, with a new chapter on the current controversy surrounding Obama's birth. Examining conspiracy theories from the past 100 years, Aaronovitch explores why people are so ready to believe in them, and the dangers involved. Covers Pearl Harbor, the 9/11 truth movement, and that perennial favourite, the moon landings.

Zusammenfassung
Did Neil Armstrong really set foot on the moon?Was the United States government responsible for the 11 September attacks?Should we doubt the accidental nature of Diana's death?Voodoo Histories entertainingly demolishes the absurd and sinister conspiracy theories of the last 100 years.