00000nam a22000007i 4500 UP-1686042739784897360 Buklod 20240712131924.0 m o d cr cnu|||unuuu 240712s2020 enk go b|001 0|eng d 9780367253158 (paperback) 23148692 SS-12484 Forefront Php2,555.00 Department of Sociology DLC DMLS rda eng DMLUC HM 1206 V36 2020 Van Eerten, Jan-Jaap author. Challenging extremist views on social media developing a counter-messaging response Jan-Jaap van Eerten & Bertjan Doosje ; with the cooperation of Elly Konijn, Beatrice de Graaf & Mariëlle de Goede. Abingdon, Oxon Routledge [2020] ©2020 vi, 175 pages 24 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. This book is a timely and significant examination of the role of counter-messaging via social media as a potential means of preventing or countering radicalization to violent extremism. In recent years, extremist groups have developed increasingly sophisticated online communication strategies to spread their propaganda and promote their cause, enabling messages to be spread more rapidly and effectively. Counter-messaging has been promoted as one of the most important measures to neutralize online radicalizing influences and is intended to undermine the appeal of messages disseminated by violent extremist groups. While many such initiatives have been launched by Western governments, civil society actors, and private companies, there are many questions regarding their efficacy. Focusing predominantly on efforts countering Salafi-Jihadi extremism, this book examines how feasible it is to prevent or counter radicalization and violent extremism with counter-messaging efforts. It investigates important principles to consider when devising such a program. The authors provide both a comprehensive theoretical overview and a review of the available literature, as well as policy recommendations for governments and the role they can play in counter-narrative efforts. As this is the first book to critically examine the possibilities and pitfalls of using counter-messaging to prevent radicalization or stimulate de-radicalization, it is essential reading for policy makers and professionals dealing with this issue, as well as researchers in the field. Citizen journalism. Social media Political aspects. Protest movements History 21st century. Doosje, Bertjan author. FO UPD DMLS HM 1206 V36 2020 Book