'… gives a comprehensive overview for all those interested in diving into empirical and/or comparative research on conspiracy theories from a public opinion perspective, as for example students, teachers or other practitioners in the field of political education. It, nevertheless, also brings some innovative approaches and new insights with it for researchers who have already gone deeper down the rabbit hole that the (empirical) research on conspiracism is.' Stefan Christoph, Zeitschrift für Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft

• 1. Conspiracy Theories: An Introduction; 2. Definition, History, and the Conspiracy Theories We Cover; 3. How Widespread are Conspiratorial Beliefs?; 4. Who Believes in Conspiracy Theories?; 5. Conclusion and Implications; References.

'… gives a comprehensive overview for all those interested in diving into empirical and/or comparative research on conspiracy theories from a public opinion perspective, as for example students, teachers or other practitioners in the field of political education. It, nevertheless, also brings some innovative approaches and new insights with it for researchers who have already gone deeper down the rabbit hole that the (empirical) research on conspiracism is.' Stefan Christoph, Zeitschrift für Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft

• 1. Conspiracy Theories: An Introduction; 2. Definition, History, and the Conspiracy Theories We Cover; 3. How Widespread are Conspiratorial Beliefs?; 4. Who Believes in Conspiracy Theories?; 5. Conclusion and Implications; References.

'… gives a comprehensive overview for all those interested in diving into empirical and/or comparative research on conspiracy theories from a public opinion perspective, as for example students, teachers or other practitioners in the field of political education. It, nevertheless, also brings some innovative approaches and new insights with it for researchers who have already gone deeper down the rabbit hole that the (empirical) research on conspiracism is.' Stefan Christoph, Zeitschrift für Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft

• 1. Conspiracy Theories: An Introduction; 2. Definition, History, and the Conspiracy Theories We Cover; 3. How Widespread are Conspiratorial Beliefs?; 4. Who Believes in Conspiracy Theories?; 5. Conclusion and Implications; References.