Book Details:
Author: Jan-Willem van ProoijenPublished Date: 30 Jul 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Original Languages: English
Format: Paperback::108 pages
ISBN10: 1138696102
ISBN13: 9781138696105
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
File name: The-Psychology-of-Conspiracy-Theories.pdf
Dimension: 133x 197x 6.35mm::136g
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