Misogyny Online: A Short (and Brutish) History
Emma A. Jane
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Description for Misogyny Online: A Short (and Brutish) History
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Misogyny Online explores the worldwide phenomenon of gendered cyberhate as a significant discourse which has been overlooked and marginalised. The rapid growth of the internet has led to numerous opportunities and benefits; however, the architecture of the cybersphere offers users unprecedented opportunities to engage in hate speech. A leading international researcher in this field, Emma A. Jane weaves together data and theory from multiple disciplines and expresses her findings in a style that is engaging, witty and powerful. Misogyny Online is an important read for students and faculty members alike across the social sciences and humanities.
Misogyny Online explores the worldwide phenomenon of gendered cyberhate as a significant discourse which has been overlooked and marginalised. The rapid growth of the internet has led to numerous opportunities and benefits; however, the architecture of the cybersphere offers users unprecedented opportunities to engage in hate speech. A leading international researcher in this field, Emma A. Jane weaves together data and theory from multiple disciplines and expresses her findings in a style that is engaging, witty and powerful. Misogyny Online is an important read for students and faculty members alike across the social sciences and humanities.
Product Details
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Series
Sage Swifts
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
152
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473916005
SKU
V9781473916005
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About Emma A. Jane
Emma A. Jane is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of the Arts and Media at the University of New South Wales, Australia. She is currently involved in two major research projects: one on gendered cyberhate, and another on the ethics of cognitive enhancement or `smart drugs'. Prior to commencing her academic career, Emma spent nearly 25 years working ... Read more
Reviews for Misogyny Online: A Short (and Brutish) History
The book is well-written, engaging and worth a read, and it will interest those who want to study or learn more about cyber hate culture, gender and online harassment.
Ambika Kohli
New Zealand Sociology
Misogyny online: a short (and brutish) history is a rigorous, necessary and at times terrifying exploration of one of the most pressing and ... Read more
Ambika Kohli
New Zealand Sociology
Misogyny online: a short (and brutish) history is a rigorous, necessary and at times terrifying exploration of one of the most pressing and ... Read more