Online Othering: Exploring Digital Violence and by Karen Lumsden HARDBACK

Name: Online Othering: Exploring Digital Violence and by Karen Lumsden HARDBACK
Brand: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Explore the critical issues of online discrimination and digital violence with 'Online Othering: Exploring Digital Violence and Discrimination on the Web'. This comprehensive hardcover book delves into the concept of 'online othering' as a framework to understand harmful online behaviors, from cyberbullying to hate speech. Key Features: * Analyzes the construction and perpetration of online abuse through examples like the far-right and Men's Rights Activists. * Investigates victims' experiences with revenge porn, misogyny, transphobia, and disability hate crime, highlighting the intersectional nature of online othering. * Examines the role of socio-political institutions and law enforcement in addressing online hate speech and cyber-crime. * Discusses how digital technologies facilitate, exacerbate, and promote traditional offline offenses. * Contributions from diverse fields including sociology, media studies, psychology, criminology, and gender studies. This book offers a deep dive into the complexities of online harassment and discrimination, providing valuable insights for students, researchers, and anyone interested in digital ethics and online safety. Product Summary: Hardback book, Online Othering, Digital Violence, Discrimination, Online Abuse, Cyber-crime, Karen Lumsden, Emily Harmer, English, First edition, 407 pages, ISBN 9783030126322.