Weaponized Words:
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Writen byKurt Braddock - PublisherCambridge University Press
- Year2020
This book explores the strategic role of persuasive communication in both promoting and combating violent radicalization. It examines how extremist groups use propaganda and narrative warfare to recruit and radicalize individuals, leveraging ideology, social media, and psychological tactics. The book also highlights counter-radicalization strategies, focusing on how governments and civil society can deploy de-radicalization initiatives, counter-narratives, and strategic communication to mitigate the influence of extremist rhetoric. By analyzing real-world examples, the book provides insights into the power of words as tools of conflict and resolution, emphasizing the need for effective communication in the fight against extremism.

