Reading Room
Real Enemies: Conspiracy Theories and American Democracy, World War I through 9/11 by Kathryn S. Olmsted (2013)

Olmsted demonstrates that it was only in the 20th century that strange and unlikely conspiracy theories became central to American politics.

This Reading Room recommendation is offered in conjunction with the Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society; Real Enemies performance, part of the Cal Performances at Home Fall Season.

Go Beyond the Stage with behind-the-scenes artist talks and interviews, lectures and public forums with UC Berkeley faculty, recommended reading, and other interesting connections to the Cal Performances At Home programs.