Displaying 1 of 1 2019 Title: Republic of lies : American conspiracy theorists and their surprising rise to power / Anna Merlan. Format: Book Author: Merlan, Anna, author. Edition: First edition. Publisher, Date: New York : Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt and Company, 2019. ©2019 Copyright: ©2019 Description: 275 pages ; 25 cm Summary: Blends historical analysis with on-the-ground reporting to examine the relevance of modern conspiracy theories, discussing how contemporary social conditions have created a climate of alienation and resentment that fuels suspicion and paranoia. Subjects: Conspiracy theories -- United States. Conspiracy theories -- Political aspects -- United States. Political culture -- United States. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Prologue -- False times -- "Some of it is true and some of it is not" -- Pizza party -- False flags -- Self investigators -- Medical conspiracies -- The fall of a sovereign citizen -- White nationalist cookout -- Deep state -- Epilogue. LCCN: 2018038066 ISBN: 9781250159052 (hardcover) 1250159059 (hardcover) Other Number: 1033645334 Control Number: 3684526 Total Owned in SHARE 8 # Available: 8 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 0 # Local items in: 0 Course Reserves: 0 Request It Please select and request a specific volume by clicking one of the icons in the 'Available?' section below. Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Available? Map It Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1