Fanaticism, Racism, and Rage Online

Adam Klein is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Pace University, USA.  His work on radical voices in media and politics has been published in Communication Theory and Communication Monographs. He has also been a guest speaker on WNYC’s The Takeaway, and a contributor to the scholarly news site The Conversation. His articles have appeared in The New Republic, Business Insider, and Raw Story.

• .- Introduction.- 1. From Bookshelves to Desktops.- 2. Hate Speech in the Information Age.- 3. Virtual Pleasure Island.- 4. The Websites.- 5. Hate in the Open.- 6. Deceit By Design: A Two-Part Analysis.- 7. Preserving the Digital Sphere.- Conclusion.

“For anyone who wants a clearer understanding of these master communicators polluting American cyberspace and civic life, this is an authoritative and illuminating read.” (Cherian George, European Journal of Communication, Vol. 34 (2), 2019)