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The Nature of Conspiracy TheoriesDive into the intriguing world of conspiracy theories with 'The Nature of Conspiracy Theories' by Michael Butter. This compelling book provides an insightful exploration into the evolution of conspiracy theories, delving into their historical significance and modern resurgence. With a comprehensive analysis, it addresses pressing questions: What are conspiracy theories? Why do they captivate the public's imagination? This book examines the pervasive
Dive into the intriguing world of conspiracy theories with 'The Nature of Conspiracy Theories' by Michael Butter. This compelling book provides an insightful exploration into the evolution of conspiracy theories, delving into their historical significance and modern resurgence. With a comprehensive analysis, it addresses pressing questions: What are conspiracy theories? Why do they captivate the public's imagination? This book examines the pervasive narratives, from the belief in a New World Order to the skepticism surrounding historical events like the moon landing and the 9/11 attacks. The author reveals that, contrary to popular belief, conspiracy theories were once accepted as legitimate forms of knowledge, particularly before World War II. The advent of the internet has played a transformative role, allowing conspiracy theories to flourish and fracture public discourse. As these theories gain traction in subcultures, the clash of perspectives fosters an ongoing debate about truth in our society. Perfect for skeptics and advocates alike, this book invites readers to understand the complex relationship between belief and knowledge. With 210 pages of rich content, it is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the cultural dynamics of belief systems and the psychology behind conspiracy theories. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509540822. Year: 2020. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK).Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9781509540822
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 210
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Conspiracy theories seem to be proliferating today. Long relegated to a niche existence, conspiracy theories are now pervasive, and older conspiracy theories have been joined by a constant stream of new ones “ that the USA carried out the 9/11 attacks itself, that the Ukrainian crisis was orchestrated by NATO, that we are being secretly controlled by a New World Order that keep us docile via chemtrails and vaccinations. Not to mention the moon landing that never happenedBut what are conspiracy theories and why do people believe them? Have they always existed or are they something new, a feature of our modern world? In this book Michael Butter provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the nature and development of conspiracy theories. Contrary to popular belief, he shows that conspiracy theories are less popular and influential today than they were in the past. Up to the 1950s, the Western world regarded conspiracy theories as a legitimate form of knowledge and it was therefore normal to believe in them. It was only after the Second World War that this knowledge was delegitimized, causing conspiracy theories to be banished from public discourse and relegated to subcultures. The recent renaissance of conspiracy theories is linked to internet which gives them wider exposure and contributes to the fragmentation of the public sphere. Conspiracy theories are still stigmatized today in many sections of mainstream culture but are being accepted once again as legitimate knowledge in others. It is the clash between these domains and their different conceptions of truth that is fuelling the current debate o
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Matt Groening
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i want matts autograph
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Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 1999
★★★★★ 1
Terrible condition!!! not readable. what a shame!
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Terrible condition!!! not readable. what a shame!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022
★★★★★ 3
Krustonia
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This was an okay book, with nothing exceptional. Starting the book off with "Krustonia" was a big mistake, as it's easily the worst Simpsons comic ever. Once you start reading it, it gets boring, so take my advice, read everything else first, then come back to this one, since I lost enthusiasm after struggling to complete Krustonia for several days. That said, Homer's wresting days are really funny, the Smithers clones are strange, but somehow very entertaining. (Mr. Burns better watch out :) and Homer as Radioactive Man was great, especially to see Leon "Michael Jackson" Komposki back. I also liked the mini-Ned Flanders mystery, and the guide to comic book conventions. If it weren't for Krustonia, this book would be the perfect buy.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2000
★★★★★ 5
Perfect For Game Developers w/ Some Experience Wishing To Learn Unreal Fast
Format: Kindle
Rachel Cordone’s Unreal Engine 4 Game Development Quick Start Guide is the perfect book for people with some programming chops, or users of other engines (like Unity), that want to get up to speed quickly with Unreal. I really liked how the author does not waste time explaining basic things (like what functions or variables are) and jumps to the practical steps for getting things working. Unreal experience is not required at all, though you should have some foundation of how programming works to get the most out of the text.
Most of the book is using Blueprints, the built-in visual scripting language of UE4. I’m a huge fan of Blueprints, and visual scripting in general, and you can accomplish many things, even a whole game, without touching C++. However, Rachel does show how to use C++ and interface with Blueprints code (very handy). Within the book, the author explains each step along the way to accomplish various things, along with screenshots of the Blueprints, making everything easy to follow.
Some of the topics covered include: the basics of navigating the editor, using variables, functions, events, and creating a Blueprint from scratch. Adding C++ to a Blueprint project. Creating menus and HUDs with UMG, animation, scripting AI, multiplayer, and optimization. Definitely not an exhaustive list, but a good range of information to get a feel for how powerful Unreal is and how to quickly start working with it.
So far, I’ve only read maybe a couple other Unreal books, but I think I can say this is the best I’ve seen. While some other books are longer and more in depth, as this one only clocks in at just under 200 pages, I feel like the brevity helps keep things focused. While you’re not creating Grand Theft Auto here, the simple demo built in the book is functional and teaches the basics of how you would make a game in Unreal.
This is a case where the title of the book is very apt and honest. This is a “quick start” guide for game developers not familiar with Unreal Engine 4, but maybe that have experience with Unity or some other engine or framework. I think if you are a complete beginner, you might want to read up on basic programming concepts first, though the book is simple enough you could probably just jump in if you really wanted. For people with experience elsewhere, this is perfect to get up to speed with Unreal fast. I can’t recommend this book enough.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2019
★★★★★ 5
Easy to follow and very thorough.
Format: Paperback
I went from start to finish on this book and feel more than comfortable with the basics of this platform. If I can do it, so can journalists.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022