TY - BOOK ID - 135306314 TI - Covid-19 conspiracy theories AU - Bodner, John AU - Welch, Wendy AU - Brodie, Ian AU - Muldoon, Anna AU - Leech, Donald AU - Marshall, Ashley AU - Merlan, Anna PY - 2021 SN - 1476643210 9781476643212 9781476684673 1476684677 PB - Jefferson, North Carolina DB - UniCat KW - COVID-19 (Disease) KW - Conspiracy theories. KW - Medical misconceptions. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:135306314 AB - ""As the novel coronavirus (now COVID-19) spread around the world, so too did theories, stories, and conspiracy beliefs about the new virus. These theories infected communities from the halls of Congress to Facebook groups, spreading quickly in newspapers, on various social media and between friends. They spurred debate about the origins, treatment options and responses to COVID-19, creating distrust towards public health workers and suspicion of vaccines. This book examines the most popular COVID-19 theories, connecting current conspiracy beliefs to long-standing fears and urban legends. By examining the vehicles and mechanisms of COVID-19 conspiracy, readers can better understand how theories spread and how to respond to misinformation."-Provided by publisher"-- ER -