{"title":"Tamar Mitts","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of Tamar Mitts, a renowned author and academic in the field of Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs. Tamar Mitts is celebrated for her in-depth exploration of pressing social and political issues, with a particular focus on the dynamics of hate speech and its impact on societies around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eSafe Havens for Hate\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking book that examines how certain environments can foster and propagate hate speech. Mitts employs rigorous research and analysis to explore the intersections of politics, technology, and society, offering readers a profound understanding of contemporary challenges and potential pathways to address them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTamar Mitts combines scholarly expertise with accessible prose, making her books essential reading for anyone interested in current affairs, political science, and social justice. Whether you're a student, a professional in the field, or simply a curious reader, you'll find Mitts' work both enlightening and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"safe-havens-for-hate-by-tamar-mitts-9780691258522","title":"Safe Havens for Hate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy efforts to moderate harmful content on social media fail to stop extremists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContent moderation on social media has become one of the most daunting challenges of our time. Nowhere is the need for action more urgent than in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Yet despite mass content takedowns, account suspensions, and mounting pressure on technology companies to do more, hate thrives online. \u003cem\u003eSafe Havens for Hate\u003c\/em\u003e looks at how content moderation shapes the tactics of harmful content producers on a wide range of social media platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a wealth of original data on more than a hundred militant and hate organizations around the world, Tamar Mitts shows how differing moderation standards across platforms create safe havens that allow these actors to organize, launch campaigns, and mobilize supporters. She reveals how the structure of the information environment shapes the cross-platform activity of extremist organizations and movements such as the Islamic State, the Proud Boys, the Oath Keepers, and QAnon, and highlights the need to consider the online ecosystem, not just individual platforms, when developing strategies to combat extremism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking readers to the frontlines of the digital battleground where dangerous organizations operate, \u003cem\u003eSafe Havens for Hate\u003c\/em\u003e sheds critical light on how governments and technology companies grapple with the tension between censorship and free speech when faced with violence, hate, and extremism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849949073644,"sku":"9780691258522","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2572363482434.jpg?v=1759065433"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tamar-mitts.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}