Conspiracy theories as a political instrument: utilization of anti-Soros narratives in Central Europe
P Plenta - Contemporary Politics, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
This paper addresses the global phenomenon of anti-Soros conspiracy theories, focusing
on the Central European region between 2017 and 2019. It surveys how these theories …
on the Central European region between 2017 and 2019. It surveys how these theories …
A Specific Social Function of Rumors and Conspiracy Theories: Strengthening Community´ s Ties in Trouble Times. A Multilevel Analysis.
J Giry - Slovenský národopis, 2017 - ceeol.com
This paper hypothesizes that conspiracy theories and rumors are an act of social
conformism. The evaluation of their plausibility, and their success, is collectively determinate …
conformism. The evaluation of their plausibility, and their success, is collectively determinate …
[PDF][PDF] Three-Step Rhetorical Model of Conspiratorial Populism
E Bergmann - Post-Truth Populism: A New Political Paradigm, 2024 - library.oapen.org
In contemporary post-truth politics, employing conspiracy theories is among the most potent
rhetorical tools available to populist leaders. In this chapter, I will identify and examine a …
rhetorical tools available to populist leaders. In this chapter, I will identify and examine a …
The Anatomy of Conspiracy Theories
E Bergmann, E Bergmann - Conspiracy & Populism: The Politics of …, 2018 - Springer
Here, Bergmann explores the literature of CT studies and offers a novel frame for how they
might be understood specifically within the context of populist politics. He starts with …
might be understood specifically within the context of populist politics. He starts with …