Fascism: A Very Short Introduction by Kevin Passmore (English) Paperback Book

Description: Fascism by Kevin Passmore Fascism is notoriously hard to define. In the new edition of this Very Short Introduction, Kevin Passmore unravels the paradoxes of one of the most important phenomena in the modern world, to make sense of its ideology and place in the modern world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is fascism? Is it revolutionary? Or is it reactionary? Can it be both? Fascism is notoriously hard to define. How do we make sense of an ideology that appeals to streetfighters and intellectuals alike? That is overtly macho in style, yet attracts many women? That calls for a return to tradition while maintaining a fascination with technology? And that preaches violence in the name of an ordered society?In the newedition of this Very Short Introduction, Kevin Passmore brilliantly unravels the paradoxes of one of the most important phenomena in the modern world--tracing its origins in the intellectual, political,and social crises of the late nineteenth century, the rise of fascism following World War I, including fascist regimes in Italy and Germany, and the fortunes of failed fascist movements in Eastern Europe, Spain, and the Americas. He also considers fascism in culture, the new interest in transnational research, and the progress of the far right since 2002.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press containshundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasmto make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Notes 2nd edition. A succinct history of fascism, from its pre-WW1 origins to the contemporary resurgence of the far right, drawing on recent transnational research. Author Biography Dr Kevin Passmore is a Reader in History at Cardiff University. His The Right in the Third Republic was published by OUP in November 2012. He has continued to publish widely on fascism since publication of the VSI in 2002, but has also written on the history of the social sciences and historical writing. Table of Contents 1: A and not A: what is fascism?2: Fascism before fascism?3: Italy: making history with the fist4: Germany: the racial state5: The diffusion of fascism6: Phoenix from the ashes?7: Fascism, nation, and race8: Fascism, women, and gender9: Fascism and class10: Fascism and usFurther readingindex Promotional An updated edition of the exploration into the arguments and history of the controversial ideology of fascism. Long Description What is fascism? Is it revolutionary? Or is it reactionary? Can it be both? Fascism is notoriously hard to define. How do we make sense of an ideology that appeals to streetfighters and intellectuals alike? That is overtly macho in style, yet attracts many women? That calls for a return to tradition while maintaining a fascination with technology? And that preaches violence in the name of an ordered society?In the newedition of this Very Short Introduction, Kevin Passmore brilliantly unravels the paradoxes of one of the most important phenomena in the modern world--tracing its origins in the intellectual, political,and social crises of the late nineteenth century, the rise of fascism following World War I, including fascist regimes in Italy and Germany, and the fortunes of failed fascist movements in Eastern Europe, Spain, and the Americas. He also considers fascism in culture, the new interest in transnational research, and the progress of the far right since 2002.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press containshundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasmto make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Feature Succinct history of fascism, from its pre-First World War origins to the contemporary resurgence of the far rightDraws on recent research on fascism, making sense of the highly complicated and various forms and ideas of fascismCoverage of eastern as well as western EuropeAnchors the analysis in narrative history, making the complex ideas manageablePart of the bestselling Very Short Introduction series - over six million copies sold worldwide New Feature 1. A and not A: what is fascism? 2. Fascism before fascism? 3. Italy: making history with the fist 4. Germany: the racial state 5. The diffusion of fascism 6. Phoenix from the ashes? 7. Fascism, nation, and race 8. Fascism, women, and gender 9. Fascism and class 10. Fascism and us Further reading index Details ISBN0199685363 Author Kevin Passmore Year 2014 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0199685363 ISBN-13 9780199685363 Format Paperback Media Book Language English Birth 1925 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 320.533 Series Very Short Introductions Short Title FASCISM 2/E Affiliation Professor of Sociology, University of Amsterdam UK Release Date 2014-05-29 NZ Release Date 2014-05-29 Illustrations 12 black and white illustrations Edited by Herman van de Werfhorst Position Professor of Sociology Qualifications QC Pages 192 Publisher Oxford University Press Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Publication Date 2014-05-29 Imprint Oxford University Press Audience General AU Release Date 2014-06-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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