Conspiracy Theories and Secret Societies For Dummies - Brossura

Hodapp, Christopher; Von Kannon, Alice

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ISBN 10: 0470184086 ISBN 13: 9780470184080

Casa editrice: For Dummies, 2008

Riassunto

Entering the world of conspiracy theories and secret societies is like stepping into a distant, parallel universe where the laws of physics have completely changed: black means white, up is down, and if you want to understand what&;s really going on, you need a good reference book. That&;s where Conspiracy Theories & Secret Societies For Dummies comes in.

Whether you&;re a skeptic or a true believer, this fascinating guide, packed with the latest information, walks you through some of the most infamous conspiracy theories &; such as Area 51 and the assassination of JFK &; and introduces you to such mysterious organizations as the Freemasons, the Ninjas, the Mafia, and Rosicrucians. This behind-the-curtain guide helps you separate fact from fiction and helps you the global impact of these mysterious events and groups on our modern world. Discover how to:

• Test a conspiracy theory
• Spot a sinister secret society
• Assess the Internet&;s role in fueling conspiracy theories
• Explore world domination schemes
• Evaluate 9/11 conspiracy theories
• Figure out who &;they&; are
• Grasp the model on which conspiracy theories are built
• Figure out whether what &;everybody knows&; is true
• Distinguish on assassination brotherhood from another
• Understand why there&;s no such thing as a &;lone assassin&;

Why do hot dogs come in packages of ten, while buns come in eight-packs? Everybody knows its a conspiracy, right? Find out in Conspiracy Theories & Secret Societies For Dummies.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Christopher Hodapp is also the author of The Templar Code For Dummies and a Freemason who has traveled extensively reporting on global Masonic practices. Alice Von Kannon is an author and historian.

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Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this fascinating guide, packed with the latest information, walks you through some of the most infamous conspiracy theories — such as Area 51 and the assassination of JFK — and introduces you to such mysterious organizations as the Freemasons, the Ninjas, the Mafia, and Rosicrucians. Sorting out fact from fiction, you'll be able to explore their global impact on society today.

Discover how to:

• Test a conspiracy theory
• Spot a sinister secret society
• Assess the Internet's role in fueling conspiracy rumors
• Explore world domination schemes
• Evaluate 9/11 conspiracy theories

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Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: For Dummies
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0470184086
• ISBN 13: 9780470184080
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 384
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Danilo Gaviraghi; 0039 02 733142; danilo.gaviraghi@hoepli.it; ; Via Hoepli 5; Milano; 20121; Italia