EAN: 9781433104473

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The book was awarded the 2011 NCA Franklyn S. Haiman Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Freedom of Expression. 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.

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