The Power of a good story: narrative persuasion in extremist propaganda and videos against violent extremism

The perceived threat of extremist online propaganda has generated a need for countermeasures applicable to large audiences. The dissemination of videos designed to counter violent extremism (CVE videos) is widely discussed. These videos are often described as “counter-narratives,” implying that narr...

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Main Author: Frischlich, Lena (Author)
Contributors: Rieger, Diana ; Morten, Anna
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
In: International journal of conflict and violence
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