Fringe Rhetorics

Karen Schroeder Sorensen

doi:10.5771/9781793649492

Fringe Rhetorics

Conspiracy Theories and the Paranormal

1. Edition 2022

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doi.org/10.5771/9781793649492
ISBN print: 978-1-7936-4948-5
ISBN online: 978-1-7936-4949-2
Lexington, Lanham Lexington, Lanham

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Abstract

Fringe Rhetorics: Conspiracy Theories and the Paranormal identifies the rhetorical similarities of conspiracy theories and paranormal accounts by delving into rhetorical, psychosocial, and political science research. Identifying something as “fringe” indicates its proximal placement within accepted norms of contemporary society. Both conspiracy theories and paranormal accounts dwell on these fringes and use surprisingly similar persuasive techniques. Using elements of the Aristotelian canon as well as Steve Oswald’s strengthening and weakening strategies, this book establishes a pattern for the analysis of fringe rhetorics. It also applies this pattern through rhetorical analyses of several documentaries and provides suggestions for countering fringe arguments.

Schlagworte

Paranormal documentaries Paranormal rhetoric Conspiracy argumentation Conspiracy documentaries Conspiracy rhetoric Documentary film rhetoric Pseudoscience rhetoric

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i–x Preface i–x
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
1–28 Defining Fringe Rhetoric 1–28
29–44 Rhetorical Lens 29–44
45–62 Fringe Rhetoric: Flat Earth 45–62
63–76 Fringe Rhetoric: Power and Control 63–76
77–90 Fringe Rhetoric: Aliens and Coverups 77–90
91–96 Rhetorical Strategies for Refutation 91–96
97–102 Bibliography 97–102
103–104 Index 103–104
105–106 About the Author 105–106

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