{"title":"Julia Ebner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Ebner\u003c\/strong\u003e offers penetrating insights into the dark undercurrents of modern politics and society. Her work explores the forces shaping extremism, radicalisation, and the language that fuels acts of terror, providing a nuanced understanding of these complex phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis grounded in thorough research, revealing the mindset of those drawn to radical movements and the broader implications for contemporary politics. Her writing is both timely and essential for anyone seeking to grasp the challenges posed by ideological extremism today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"going-mainstream-by-julia-ebner-9781804183168","title":"Going Mainstream","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncels. Anti Vaxxers. Conspiracy theorists. Neo-Nazis.\u003c\/em\u003e Once, these groups all belonged on the fringes of the political spectrum. Today, accelerated by a pandemic, global conflict, and rapid technological change, their ideas are becoming more widespread: QAnon proponents run for U.S. Congress, neo-fascists win elections in Europe, and celebrity influencers like Kanye West spread dangerous myths to millions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGoing Mainstream\u003c\/em\u003e asks the question: \u003cem\u003eWhat is happening here?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoing undercover online and in person, UK counter-extremism expert Julia Ebner reveals how, united by a shared sense of grievance and scepticism about institutions, radicalised individuals are influencing the mainstream as never before. 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Explicit threats, intimidation campaigns, and incitements to violence are no rarity among white nationalists, incels, and other racist and misogynist extremists. Yet it is often difficult to determine whether they pose genuine risks, since the boundaries between trolling and true violent intent can be blurry. How can we tell the difference between online bluster and terrorist threats?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Ebner—an internationally acclaimed expert on online radicalisation—offers a fresh approach, showing how language patterns reveal the potential for political violence. 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