Aspects of the New Right-Wing Extremism
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Aspects of the New Right-Wing Extremism
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"A prescient analysis of the sources of right-wing radicalism by one of the greatest social and political thinkers of our time"--
On 6 April 1967, at the invitation of the Socialist Students of Austria at the University of Vienna, Theodor W. Adorno gave a lecture which is not merely of historical interest.
Against the background of the rise of the National Democratic Party of Germany, which had enjoyed remarkable electoral success in the first two years after its formation in November 1964, Adorno analysed the goals, resources and tactics of the new right-wing nationalism of this time. Contrasting it with the βoldβ fascism of the Nazis, Adorno gave particular attention to the ways in which far-right movements elicited enthusiastic support in sections of the West German population, 20 years after the war had ended.
Much has changed since then, but some elements have remained the same or resurfaced in new forms, 50 years later. Adornoβs penetrating analysis of the sources of right-wing radicalism is as relevant today as it was five decades ago. It is a prescient message to future generations who find themselves embroiled once again in a struggle against a resurgent nationalism and right-wing extremism.
Aspects of the New Right-Wing Extremism is an essential read for those interested in understanding the evolution and persistence of right-wing ideologies through time.
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Cas Mudde urges us to heed Adornoβs warnings from the past. The Financial Times notes the ongoing relevance of Adornoβs critique of populist demagoguery. TheBattleground.eu praises the lecture for its clarity compared to Adornoβs usual complexity, while The Nation highlights its view that fascism persists subtly in society and must be confronted continually.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781509541454
Publisher: Polity Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 April 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Contributors:
- Translated by Wieland Hoban
- Translated by Wieland Hoban
- Translated by Wieland Hoban
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 119.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 91g
Pages: 100
About the Author
Theodor W. AdornoΒ (1903-1969), a prominent member of the Frankfurt School, was one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century in the areas of social theory, philosophy and aesthetics.
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