| Europe at the Crossroads: Confronting Populist, Nationalist, and Global Challenges Contributor(s): Bevelander, Pieter (Editor), Wodak, Ruth (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9188909182 ISBN-13: 9789188909183 Publisher: Nordic Academic Press OUR PRICE: $47.66 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Nationalism & Patriotism - Political Science | World - European |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.9" W x 8.7" (1.25 lbs) 284 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The far right is on the rise. And there are signs that part of the political mainstream in Europe, the US, and beyond is considering accommodating far-right populist parties and their divisive, ethno-nationalist programmes. Europe at the Crossroads is an urgent scholarly response to the sociopolitical challenges that far-right programmes pose to the idea of a more egalitarian world. It offers an interdisciplinary analysis and critique of the dynamics of the far right in Europe - from Poland to the UK, from Sweden to Greece. The authors present pertinent alternatives when tackling the exclusionary rhetoric and the politics of resentment. Each contributor investigates the current advance of far right populism and the threat to liberal democracy. Their texts address the historical roots and activities of the ideologies behind Orbanism or Brexit for example. The slogan 'Fortress Europe' - once a pejorative term - now appeals to large numbers of voters. The authors analyst the power balance in the European Parliament, particularly in connection with the elections in the spring 2019. |