Aliens in America: Conspiracy Cultures from Outerspace to Cyberspace
par
Jodi Dean
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Science Fiction
Action & Adventure
Health & Wellness
Format
Broché
Pages
256
Langue
Anglais
Publié
Mar 17, 1998
Éditeur
Cornell University Press
Édition
1
ISBN-10
0801484685
ISBN-13
9780801484681
Description
Jodi Dean delves into the fascinating intersection of conspiracy theories, public culture, and the unknown in her exploration of how UFOs and extraterrestrial narratives permeate our societal psyche. By tracing the evolution of these narratives from traditional beliefs to modern digital landscapes, she underscores how the allure of the unknown fuels a collective fascination that transcends generations.
As she navigates through various cultural phenomena, Dean uncovers the implications of these beliefs on contemporary discourses surrounding trust, authority, and the unknown. By weaving together case studies and critical theory, she crafts a compelling argument about the ways in which conspiracy cultures shape our understanding of both real and imagined threats, connecting them to broader societal anxieties.
Ultimately, her work invites readers to reflect on the role of conspiracy theories in our lives—the questions they raise, the fears they provoke, and the communities they forge—challenging the boundaries between reality and fiction in our increasingly digitized world.
As she navigates through various cultural phenomena, Dean uncovers the implications of these beliefs on contemporary discourses surrounding trust, authority, and the unknown. By weaving together case studies and critical theory, she crafts a compelling argument about the ways in which conspiracy cultures shape our understanding of both real and imagined threats, connecting them to broader societal anxieties.
Ultimately, her work invites readers to reflect on the role of conspiracy theories in our lives—the questions they raise, the fears they provoke, and the communities they forge—challenging the boundaries between reality and fiction in our increasingly digitized world.
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