Emily Lynell Edwards, "Digital Islamophobia: Tracking a Far-Right Crisis" (de Gruyter, 2023)
New Books in Sociology
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Far-right Extremism on Twitter: Global Connections and Viral Misinformation
This chapter delves into the global phenomenon of far-right users on Twitter spreading nationalist ideologies, exploring examples from Germany, the United States, and India. It highlights how misinformation is reframed and goes viral, leading to the radicalization of users, with a focus on the collaboration between white American Christian nationalists and Indian Hindu nationalist groups. The analysis emphasizes the transnational nature of far-right extremism and the role of digital platforms in disseminating divisive content.
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