Digital Extremisms
Readings in Violence, Radicalisation and Extremism in the Online Space
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Beschreibung
This book explores the use of the internet by (non-Islamic) extremist groups, drawing together research by scholars across the social sciences and humanities. It offers a broad overview of the best of research in this area, including research contributions that address far-right, (non-Islamic) religious, animal rights, and nationalist violence online, as well as a discussion of the policy and research challenges posed by these unique and disparate groups. It offers an academically rigorous, introductory text that addresses extremism online, making it a valuable resource for students, practitioners and academics seeking to understand the unique characteristics such risks present.
Explores an under-researched area from a multidisciplinary perspective Examines online activism, from history to the present day Discusses the challenges of researching extremism online Includes chapters on Irish Republicanism, Animal Rights, and The Far Right
Autor*in
Mark Littler
Themen in »Digital Extremisms«
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