02060    a2200145   4500020001800000082001900018100002600037100002000063245009100083260005300174300001300227504003900240520156700279650006801846  a9780367253158  a302.231bEER-C  aEerten, Jan-Jaap Van   aDoosje, Bertjan  aChallenging Extremist Views on Social Media b:Developing a Counter-Messaging Response  bRoutledge Taylor & Francis GroupaNew Yorkc2020  avi,175p.  aIncludes appendix,references&index  aThis 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.   aSocial media--Political aspectsvFacebook (Electronic resource)