The United States of Paranoia: A Conspiracy Theory

by Jesse Walker

Book Overview

Jesse Walker's The United States of Paranoia presents a comprehensive history of conspiracy theories in American culture and politics, from the colonial era to the War on Terror.

The fear of intrigue and subversion doesn't exist only on the fringes of society, but has always been part of our national identity. When such tales takes hold, Walker argues, they reflect the anxieties and experiences of the people who believe them,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062135562
• ISBN13: 9780062135568
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.7" x 8.4"