Manifesting Violence: White Terrorism, Digital Culture, and the Rhetoric of Replacement [Hardback]

"Manifesting Violence: White Terrorism, Digital Culture, and the Rhetoric of Replacement by Casey Ryan Kelly and William J. Sipe explores the fertile playground of the digital world for white supremist groups to spread their message of a white genocide. Through their investigation and analysis of white supremacist terrorists' manifestos and online screeds, Kelly and Sipe examine the rhetorical tools of white supremist to convert new virtual communities through fears, such as the "great replacement" myth,to spark white supremist violence. Through the manifestos' rhetoric of white nationalism, and calling for support of the white race, family, and children, curious internet surfers are radicalized to believe that the white race is under attack and needs to be defended. Kelly and Sipe explain that the longer someone is immersed in this digital culture of racism, be it through manifestos, humorous racial jokes, or digital conversations, these rhetorical devises transform what was one entertainment into empowered action. Manifesting Violence expands what it means to be part of these movements to show that white supremacy is no longer confined to organized white racist groups but has moved into the digital sphere in new forms. Internet culture has broadened racist rhetoric and literature from long written manifestos to also include entertaining and sharable jokes, and online racist screeds. Kelly and Sipes' survey of this growing digital ecosystem highlights the danger of how online communication allows us tosee how accessible these platforms are, and how easily they foster the slip from hateful speech to violent action"--

Manifesting Violence explores the digital world as a fertile location where white supremist groups spread manifestos and screeds about a supposed white genocide.

Exposes how white supremacist groups exploit digital platforms to radicalize individuals

Manifesting Violence: White Terrorism, Digital Culture, and the Rhetoric of Replacement by Casey Ryan Kelly and William Joseph Sipe is a compelling exploration of how the digital world has become a fertile ground for white supremacist ideology. Through an in-depth analysis of white supremacist manifestos, online rhetoric, and the myth of “white genocide,” Kelly and Sipe uncover the disturbing ways in which digital culture facilitates the spread of racist ideology and the radicalization of individuals. By examining the language of white nationalism—calls to defend the white race, family, and children—Kelly and Sipe reveal how these messages, often disguised as entertainment or humor, gradually transform passive consumers into active participants in a dangerous ideology.

Manifesting Violence sheds light on the alarming shift from organized white supremacist groups to a decentralized digital arena where hate speech is disguised as humor and online conversations foster a culture of violence. Kelly and Sipe’s thorough investigation of this growing digital ecosystem offers a chilling glimpse into the dark underbelly of online extremism. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the growing threat of hate-motivated violence and the urgent need to address its roots in digital culture, Kelly and Sipe offer rich insights to readers, researchers, academics, and policymakers concerned about extremism, online radicalization, and white supremacy.