New British fascism : rise of the British National Party / Matthew J. Goodwin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goodwin, Matthew J.

Series:

Routledge studies in extremism and democracy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

British National Party (1982- ).

Fascism--Great Britain.

Fascism.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

xv, 235 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2011.

Summary:

The British National Party (BNP) is the most successful far right party in British political history. Based on unprecedented access to the party and its members, this book examines the rise of the BNP and explains what drives some citizens to support far right politics. It is essential reading for all those with an interest in British politics, extremism, voting, race relations and community cohesion.

The Book helps us understand:

how wider trends in society have created a favourable climate for the far right;

how the far right has presented a 'modernised' ideology and image;

how the movement is organised, and has evolved over time;

who votes for the far right and why;

why people join, become and remain actively involved in far right parties. Book jacket.

Contents:

The legacy of history

In the ghetto : 1982-1999

From street gang to political party : 1999-2009

Organizing for elections

Voting for the BNP

Membership

Initial motivations : why join?

Sustaining commitment : why stay?

Conclusions : yet another false dawn?.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780415465007

0415465001

9780415465014

041546501X

9780203808047

0203808045

OCLC:

697980084