Combating Violent Extremism and Radicalization in the Digital Era |
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| Editor:
| Khader, Majeed
Neo, Loo Seng
Ong, Gabriel
Mingyi, Eunice Tan
Chin, Jeffery |
| Series title: | Advances in Religious and Cultural Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5225-0157-2 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2016 |
| Publisher: | IGI Global
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| Imprint: | Information Science Reference |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $190.00 |
Book Description:
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Advances in digital technologies have provided ample positive impacts to modern society; however, in addition to such benefits, these innovations have inadvertently created a new venue for criminal activity to generate. Combating Violent Extremism and Radicalization in the Digital Era is an essential reference for the latest research on the utilization of online tools by terrorist organizations to communicate with and recruit potential extremists and examines effective countermeasures...
More DescriptionAdvances in digital technologies have provided ample positive impacts to modern society; however, in addition to such benefits, these innovations have inadvertently created a new venue for criminal activity to generate. Combating Violent Extremism and Radicalization in the Digital Era is an essential reference for the latest research on the utilization of online tools by terrorist organizations to communicate with and recruit potential extremists and examines effective countermeasures employed by law enforcement agencies to defend against such threats. Focusing on perspectives from the social and behavioral sciences, this book is a critical source for researchers, analysts, intelligence officers, and policy makers interested in preventive methods for online terrorist activities.