{"product_id":"watching-murder-isis-death-videos-and-radicalization-9781032245997","title":"Watching Murder: ISIS, Death Videos and Radicalization","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA book about jihadi snuff videos and how ISIS used social media to manipulate global opinion and communicate a constructed image of the group. It also explores why some people find these videos both repulsive and irresistible. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilling a conspicuous gap in the literature, this comprehensive analysis delves into one of the most prominent aspects of contemporary terrorism: the production of so-called jihadi snuff videos. By examining the strategies employed by ISIS to manipulate global opinion and communicate a meticulously crafted image of the group, the author sheds light on the intricate ways in which terrorist organizations use social media to spread their message. Written in a lively and accessible style, the book challenges readers to consider why some individuals find terrorist atrocity films both repulsive and irresistible, exploring the complex psychological and cultural factors that contribute to their appeal. This insightful and thought-provoking work is essential for anyone seeking to understand the evolving landscape of terrorism and the challenges it poses to global security.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling a conspicuous gap in the literature, this comprehensive analysis delves into one of the most prominent aspects of contemporary terrorism: the production of so-called jihadi snuff videos.\u003c\/strong\u003e By examining the strategies employed by ISIS to manipulate global opinion and communicate a meticulously crafted image of the group, the author sheds light on the intricate ways in which terrorist organizations use social media to spread their message. Written in a lively and accessible style, the book challenges readers to consider why some individuals find terrorist atrocity films both repulsive and irresistible, exploring the complex psychological and cultural factors that contribute to their appeal. This insightful and thought-provoking work is essential for anyone seeking to understand the evolving landscape of terrorism and the challenges it poses to global security.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 449g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032245997\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimonCottee","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44104033140986,"sku":"9781032245997","price":147.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1657274863140_book.jpg?v=1657400181","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/watching-murder-isis-death-videos-and-radicalization-9781032245997","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}