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Exploring the diverse forms of deception, the book delves into the historical origins of faking, including its connections to satire and con artistry. Through engaging examples and narratives, it reveals the psychological reasons behind why fakers frequently attract believers and often succeed despite their unethical practices. The work highlights the cultural and societal implications of this phenomenon in today's context.
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Fakers, Paul Maliszewski
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Fakers
- Subtitle
- Hoaxers, Con Artists, Counterfeiters, and Other Great Pretenders
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Maliszewski
- Publisher
- New Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 245
- ISBN13
- 9781595584229
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Exploring the diverse forms of deception, the book delves into the historical origins of faking, including its connections to satire and con artistry. Through engaging examples and narratives, it reveals the psychological reasons behind why fakers frequently attract believers and often succeed despite their unethical practices. The work highlights the cultural and societal implications of this phenomenon in today's context.