Joseph E. Uscinski is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami. Joseph M. Parent is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami.

• Preface ; 1. Introduction ; 2. But is it true? ; 3. Where our facts come from ; 4. Who are the conspiracy theorists? ; 5. The ages of conspiracy ; 6. Conspiracy theories are for losers ; 7. Conclusion

There are plenty of myths and misapprehensions about conspiracy theories and the damage they do. In this path-breaking book, Parent and Uscinski sift fact from fiction to set the record straight about who believes in conspiracy theories, when, why, and with what political consequences. Their answers will surprise you.

Joseph E. Uscinski is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami. Joseph M. Parent is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami.

• Preface ; 1. Introduction ; 2. But is it true? ; 3. Where our facts come from ; 4. Who are the conspiracy theorists? ; 5. The ages of conspiracy ; 6. Conspiracy theories are for losers ; 7. Conclusion

There are plenty of myths and misapprehensions about conspiracy theories and the damage they do. In this path-breaking book, Parent and Uscinski sift fact from fiction to set the record straight about who believes in conspiracy theories, when, why, and with what political consequences. Their answers will surprise you.

Joseph E. Uscinski is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami. Joseph M. Parent is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami.

• Preface ; 1. Introduction ; 2. But is it true? ; 3. Where our facts come from ; 4. Who are the conspiracy theorists? ; 5. The ages of conspiracy ; 6. Conspiracy theories are for losers ; 7. Conclusion

There are plenty of myths and misapprehensions about conspiracy theories and the damage they do. In this path-breaking book, Parent and Uscinski sift fact from fiction to set the record straight about who believes in conspiracy theories, when, why, and with what political consequences. Their answers will surprise you.