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Amplifying Extremism investigates the intersection of local politics, media coverage, and the amplification of extreme viewpoints in small American communities. Nik Usher and Jessica C. Hagman analyze how local political figures leverage media attention to gain prominence, and how journalists inadvertently contribute to the spread of extremist rhetoric through their coverage practices.
The book examines concrete case studies from small towns across America, demonstrating how local controversies can rapidly escalate into national media storms. The authors explore the role of traditional journalism, social media, and political entrepreneurship in this process. Their research provides critical insights into the mechanisms that transform parochial disputes into polarizing national narratives, offering important perspectives on contemporary American political culture and journalistic responsibility.
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