Description
In this provocative work of gonzo journalism, a British reporter investigates the conspiracy theories that unite an unlikely collection of extremists, from Islamic fundamentalists and neo-Nazis to Ku Klux Klan leaders and survivalists. His search for the secretive elite supposedly controlling world events takes him across three continents and into encounters with powerful figures, shadowy pursuers, and the strange rituals of exclusive gatherings. Along the way, he explores how paranoia, power, prejudice, and celebrity shape competing visions of who “they” are—and whether the search for hidden rulers reveals more about the believers than the alleged conspiracy. Witty, unsettling, and sharply observant, the book blends immersive reportage with dark comedy to create a compelling portrait of extremism and secrecy.
Available Editions
paperback
Pan MacMillan
Published May 18, 2012
ISBN: 9781447235200
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Details
First Published
2001
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Them by Jon Ronson.