Tolerating Intolerance: The Price of Protecting Extremism (Terrorism and Global Justice Series)

Synopsis

In This Work, Amos Guiora Defines Extremism Through The Lens Of A Comparative And Empirical Study In Order To Lay The Foundations For A Legal Response That Considers The Tradeoffs That May Be Necessary To Deal With It. The Complexities Defining Extremism -- The Dangers Extremism Poses To Society -- Multiculturalism -- Religious Extremism: Causes And Examples Of Harm -- The Power Of The Internet And Social Media In Facilitating Extremist Movements And Ideas -- Contemporary Social Tensions (i.e., Economic Crises, Breakdown Of Traditional Family Structure) -- The Power Of Hate Speech And What, If Any, Limits Should Be Imposed On Free Speech In The Context Of Extremism -- Looking Forward. Amos N. Guiora. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.