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Destructive messages : how hate speech paves the way for harmful social movements, Alexander Tsesis

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Publisher description: Destructive Messages argues that hate speech is not dangerous only when it poses an immediate threat of harm. It is also dangerous when it is systematically developed over time, becoming part of a culturally acceptable dialogue which can foster the persecution of minorities. Tsesis traces a causal link between racist and biased rhetoric and injustices like genocide and slavery. He shows that hate speech and propaganda, when left unregulated, can weave animosity into the social fabric to such a great extent that it can cultivate an environment supportive of the commission of hate crimes. Tsesis uses historical examples to illuminate the central role racist speech played in encouraging attitudes that led to human rights violations against German Jews, Native Americans, and African Americans, and also discusses the dangers posed by hate speech spread on the Internet today. He also offers an examination of the psychology of scapegoating. Destructive Messages argues that when hate speech is systematically developed over time it poses an even greater threat than when it creates an immediate clear and present danger. Tsesis offers concrete suggestions concerning how to reform current law in order to protect the rights of all citizens
Language
eng
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1 online resource (x, 246 pages).
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Contents
  • Historical lessons about the dangers of hate speech. The heart of German anti-Semitism ; Endearing racism in American minds ; The politics of savagery and Indian removal
  • A glance at contemporary hate speech
  • Hate propaganda's socially destructive force. The social psychology of scapegoating ; Spreading group hatred
  • Legal response to hate speech. United States jurisprudence ; Reconsidering Supreme Court precedents ; Out of the quagmire ; Destructive messages' threat to justice and equality ; But will it work? Regulation of hate propaganda in other countries ; Regulating hate speech
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9780814784297
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Destructive messages : how hate speech paves the way for harmful social movements
Title
Destructive messages
Title remainder
how hate speech paves the way for harmful social movements
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Alexander Tsesis
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Language
eng
Summary
Publisher description: Destructive Messages argues that hate speech is not dangerous only when it poses an immediate threat of harm. It is also dangerous when it is systematically developed over time, becoming part of a culturally acceptable dialogue which can foster the persecution of minorities. Tsesis traces a causal link between racist and biased rhetoric and injustices like genocide and slavery. He shows that hate speech and propaganda, when left unregulated, can weave animosity into the social fabric to such a great extent that it can cultivate an environment supportive of the commission of hate crimes. Tsesis uses historical examples to illuminate the central role racist speech played in encouraging attitudes that led to human rights violations against German Jews, Native Americans, and African Americans, and also discusses the dangers posed by hate speech spread on the Internet today. He also offers an examination of the psychology of scapegoating. Destructive Messages argues that when hate speech is systematically developed over time it poses an even greater threat than when it creates an immediate clear and present danger. Tsesis offers concrete suggestions concerning how to reform current law in order to protect the rights of all citizens
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Tsesis, Alexander
Dewey number
320.5/6/014
Index
index present
LC call number
P95.54
LC item number
.T778 2002
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
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Critical America
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  • Freedom of speech
  • Racism
  • Hate speech
  • Oral communication
  • POLITICAL SCIENCE
  • POLITICAL SCIENCE
  • POLITICAL SCIENCE
  • POLITICAL SCIENCE
  • Freedom of speech
  • Hate speech
  • Oral communication
  • Racism
  • Sprache
  • Propaganda
  • Gewalt
  • Entwicklung
  • Kommunikation
  • Rassismus
  • Geschichte
  • Liberté d'expression
  • Discours de haine
  • Hass
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Destructive messages : how hate speech paves the way for harmful social movements, Alexander Tsesis
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Publication
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OldControl:muse9780814784297
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not applicable
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-238) and index
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online resource
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rdacarrier
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text
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Contents
Historical lessons about the dangers of hate speech. The heart of German anti-Semitism ; Endearing racism in American minds ; The politics of savagery and Indian removal -- A glance at contemporary hate speech -- Hate propaganda's socially destructive force. The social psychology of scapegoating ; Spreading group hatred -- Legal response to hate speech. United States jurisprudence ; Reconsidering Supreme Court precedents ; Out of the quagmire ; Destructive messages' threat to justice and equality ; But will it work? Regulation of hate propaganda in other countries ; Regulating hate speech
Control code
794701068
Extent
1 online resource (x, 246 pages).
Form of item
online
Isbn
9780814784297
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computer
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rdamedia
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  • c
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not applicable
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not applicable
Specific material designation
remote
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(OCoLC)794701068
Label
Destructive messages : how hate speech paves the way for harmful social movements, Alexander Tsesis
Publication
Note
OldControl:muse9780814784297
Antecedent source
not applicable
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-238) and index
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Historical lessons about the dangers of hate speech. The heart of German anti-Semitism ; Endearing racism in American minds ; The politics of savagery and Indian removal -- A glance at contemporary hate speech -- Hate propaganda's socially destructive force. The social psychology of scapegoating ; Spreading group hatred -- Legal response to hate speech. United States jurisprudence ; Reconsidering Supreme Court precedents ; Out of the quagmire ; Destructive messages' threat to justice and equality ; But will it work? Regulation of hate propaganda in other countries ; Regulating hate speech
Control code
794701068
Extent
1 online resource (x, 246 pages).
Form of item
online
Isbn
9780814784297
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Quality assurance targets
not applicable
Reformatting quality
not applicable
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)794701068

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