From Folklore to Conspiracy Beliefs: A Gramscian Approach to Conspiracy Theory Studies
This paper applies Antonio Gramsci’s theory of folklore—defined as the cultural expressions of subaltern groups reflecting their lived experiences of subalternity—to contemporary conspiracy beliefs, arguing that these beliefs function as a form of what he called “modern folklore”. Drawing on Gramsci...
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| Main Authors: | Maria Chiara Pozzoni, Giuseppe Quattromini |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Genealogy |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2313-5778/8/4/145 |
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