Covid Conspiracy Theories in Global Perspective by Michael Bu... - 9781032359434

Covid Conspiracy Theories in Global PerspectiveAuthor(s): Michael Butter, Peter Knight\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032359434, 978-1032359434\nSynopsis\nCovid Conspiracy Theories in Global Perspective examines how conspiracy theories and related forms of misinformation and disinformation about the Covid-19 pandemic have circulated widely around the world.\n\nCovid conspiracy theories have attracted considerable attention from researchers, journalists, and politicians, not least because conspiracy beliefs have the potential to negatively affect adherence to public health measures. While most of this focus has been on the United States and Western Europe, this collection provides a unique global perspective on the emergence and development of conspiracy theories through a series of case studies. The chapters have been commissioned by recognized experts on area studies and conspiracy theories.\n\nThe chapters p.