About this book

In the tradition of Bill Bryson, a fascinating and frequently hilarious look at extremists around the globe, and the conspiracy theory that unites them. Journalist Jon Ronson, the mild-mannered but ironic observer, learns some alarming things about the looking-glass world of them and us. Are the extremists onto something? Or has Ronson become one of Them?

Subjects

  • bildergerg group
  • elite (social sciences)
  • extremisme
  • islamic fundamentalism
  • ku klux klan (1915- )
  • political leadership
  • radicalism
  • radicals
  • united states, politics and government, 2001-2009