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Antisocial: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation

Andrew Marantz
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Antisocial: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Andrew Marantz

Antisocial: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Journalism

Psychology
Setting

United States • 2010s

Topic
Arts & Culture

Politics & Government

Psychology
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Antisocial: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation, Andrew Marantz explores how individuals advocating extreme views have leveraged digital platforms to influence public discourse. The book delves into the intersection of technology, media, and culture, examining the impact of online communities on societal narratives.

Informative

Challenging

Unnerving

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,466 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Antisocial: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation by Andrew Marantz offers a deep dive into the rise of online extremism and its impact on societal discourse. Praised for its insightful narrative and extensive research, it highlights critical issues but is critiqued for lacking solutions. Overall, it is a compelling yet unsettling read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Antisocial: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation?

Readers interested in digital culture, online radicalization, and media influence will enjoy Antisocial. Fans of books like Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia and The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains will find it insightful and engaging.

4.3

3,466 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Journalism

Psychology
Setting

United States • 2010s

Topic
Arts & Culture

Politics & Government

Psychology
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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