The expression ""conspiracy theory"" is used by scholars and in popular culture to identify secret military, banking, or political actions aimed at ""stealing"" power, money, or freedom, from ""the people."" Less illustrious uses refer to folklore and urban legend. Sometimes the expression is used to characterise a form of speculation as ridiculous, outlandish or irrational. This Reference Shelf examines a number of well-known conspiracy theories, their sources, effects and credibility.
- ISBN13 9780824211158
- Publish Date 29 February 2012
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint H.W. Wilson Publishing Co.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 200
- Language English