Anti-leftist politics in modern world history : avoiding 'socialism' at all costs / Philip B. Minehan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Minehan, Philip B., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Socialism.

Socialists.

Communism.

Anarchism.

Radicalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Distribution:

[London, England] : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021

Place of Publication:

London [England] : Bloomsbury Academic, 2021.

Summary:

"'Socialist' and 'Socialism' have been used as rhetorical weapons for political purposes against real and fictitious targets throughout modern history. Liberals, conservatives, nationalists, fascists and others have all come aggressively and sometimes violently into play against real or contrived 'socialism'. In this book, Philip Minehan traces examples of anti-'socialist' hostility from around the world from the early 19th century. Starting in 19th-century Europe this book considers the rise of leftist opposition as capitalist industrial society expanded. It goes on to consider the role of imperialism in outmaneuvering left-wing political movements during decolonization, the part played by anti-'socialism' in the rise of fascism, nationalism and the world wars, and US aggression against 'The Red Scare' in the latter stages of the 20th century. Taking the reader up to the present day, the author addresses opposition to the left during the wars in the Middle East and the ensuing refugee crisis to demonstrate that fear of the left remains as destructive as ever."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

1. Specters and realities of anti-leftist politics in great power Europe, 1815 to 1871

2. 1871-1917: the imperial solution

3. Hitler's war? From anti-socialism and anti-bolshevism to another world war, 1917-1939

4. World War Two: from anti-communism to anti-communism, 1939-1945

5. The Cold War: from anti-communism to free market triumphalism, 1945-1991

6. 1991 to the present: the overkill

Conclusion: history, tragedy and hope.

ISBN:

9781350170667

1350170666

9781350173002

1350173002

9781350170650

1350170658

OCLC:

1240681228