The communication of hate / Michael Waltman & John Haas.
Waltman, Michael.; Haas, John.
2011
P95.54 .W35 2011 (Mapit)
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Title The communication of hate / Michael Waltman & John Haas.
Author Waltman, Michael.
ISBN 9781433104473
1433104474
Imprint New York : Peter Lang, c2011.
Language English
Description 202 p. ; 23 cm.
Call Number P95.54 .W35 2011
Dewey Decimal Classification 364.15/6
Summary This book sets out to explore how hate comes alive in language and actions by examining the nature and persuasive functions of hate in American society. Hate speech may be used for many purposes and have different intended consequences. It may be directed to intimidate an out-group, or to influence the behavior of in-group members. But how does this language function? What does it accomplish? The answers to these questions are addressed by an examination of the communicative messages produced by those with hateful minds. Beginning with an examination of the organized hate movement, the book provides a critique of racist discourse used to recruit and socialize new members, construct enemies, promote valued identities, and encourage ethnoviolence. The book also examines the strategic manipulation of hatred in our everyday lives by politicians, political operatives, and media personalities. Providing a comprehensive overview of hate speech, the book ends by describing the desirable features of an anti-hate discourse that promotes respect for social differences.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Added Author Haas, John.
Series Language as social action ; v. 9.
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Language in action : overview of discursive constructs useful for understanding hate speech
Discursive nature of organized hate groups
Conceptual properties of hate-motivated speech
Hate speech and the Internet
Nativism and nativist discourse
Nativism and the 2008 Presidential election
Anti-hate narratives.

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