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Barkun, Michael.

A culture of conspiracy: apocalyptic visions in contemporary America / Michael Barkun. — Second Edition.

p. cm. — (Comparative studies in religion and society; 15)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-520-27682-6 (pbk., alk. paper)

eISBN 978-0-520-95652-0

1. Millennialism—United States. 2. Conspiracies—United States. 3. Human-alien encounters—United States. I. Title.

BL503.2.B372013

306’.1—dc232012051215

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