Conspiracy Theories and Secret Societies For Dummies

Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9780470184080 Author(s): Alice Von Kannon Format: Paperback Language: English Year: 2008 Edition: 1st Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Pages: 384 Series: For Dummies

Description: What do Skull and Bones, the Kennedys, and UFOs all have in common? Theyâre all shrouded in mystery and conspiracies Entering the world of conspiracy theories and secret societies is like stepping into a distant, parallel universe where the laws of physics don't apply and everything you know is wrong: black is white, up is down. If you want to understand what's really going on â from fluoridated water and chemtrails to alien autopsies, free electricity, and more â you need a good reference book, and 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 â such as Area 51, the assassination of JFK, and reptilian humanoids â and introduces you to such mysterious organizations as the Freemasons, the Ninjas, the Illuminati, the Mafia, and Rosicrucians. This behind-the-curtain guide helps you separate fact from fiction and provides insight into the global impact these mysterious events and groups have had on our modern world. Discover how to: Test a conspiracy theorySpot a sinister secret societyAssess the Internet's role in fueling conspiracy theoriesExplore world domination schemesEvaluate 9/11 conspiracy theoriesFigure out who 'they' areGrasp the model on which conspiracy theories are builtFigure out whether what 'everybody knows' is trueDistinguish one assassination brotherhood from anotherUnderstand why thereâs no such thing as a 'lone assassin' Additionally, you can read about some conspiracy theories that turned out to be true (like the CIA's LSD experiments), theories that seem beyond the pale (such as the deliberate destruction of the space sh