Digital Extremisms: Readings in Violence, Radicalisation and Extremism in the Online Space

By Mark Littler

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030301400
• ISBN13: 9783030301408
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.3"