Digital Extremisms
Author | : Mark Littler |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 279 |
Release | : 2020-01-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783030301385 |
ISBN-13 | : 3030301389 |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Download or read book Digital Extremisms written by Mark Littler and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-25 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.