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is a form of popular political interpretation.

Fenster argues that conspiracy theories are a form of popular political interpretation and contends that understanding how they circulate through mass culture helps us better understand our society as a whole. T

is a round-about recognition of the secrecy and inequities of power in contemporary politics and economics, and an expressed desire of more effective political engagement.

Fenster's progressive critique of conspiracy theories both recognizes the secrecy and inequities of power in contemporary politics and economics and works toward effective political engagement.

is an attempt (albeit distorted) to engage in a more inclusive political culture.

In this lively and wide-ranging critique, Fenster argues that conspiracy theories are attempts to engage in a more inclusive political culture.Ã¢âc¬' Ã¢âc¬âÄùReligious Studies Review

is an integral product of the political system, reflecting inadequacies the establishment is blind to, and expressing strong desires for the realization of frustrated ideals.

Fenster makes a powerful argument for regarding conspiracism as an integral product of the political system, reflecting inadequacies the establishment itself is blind to and expressing strong desires for the realization of frustrated ideals. Conspiracy Theories is a fascinating look at an important, little-studied topic. Informative and thought-provoking.' Philadelphia City Paper

is an opportunity to challenge 'accepted' history, to express deep cynicism about contemporary politics, and to express a longing for a utopian future.

conspiracy theory has become a thrill for a bored subculture, one characterized by its members' reinterpretation of 'accepted' history, their deep cynicism about contemporary politics, and their longing for a utopian future.

is based on the correct assumption that we don't all have equal access to power and capital.

Fenster argues that conspiracy theories are based on the correct assumption that 'we don't all have equal access to power and capital', an assumption which then creates a search for evidence of hidden corruption and abuse of power. So the conspiratorial approach to public life is 'shared not only by the most committed conspiracy theorist', says Fenster... 'political novelist and investigative reporters also try to explain and narrate a world of unequal power' (3). From this standpoint, the conspiracy theory is simply another variant of everyday muckraking exposes of ruling-class intrigue and official deception. That is wrong.

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