Right-wing Extremism in Contemporary Germany

A Threat to Democracy?

by: Gerard Braunthal

Right-wing Extremism in Contemporary Germany
Author: Gerard Braunthal

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Series: New Perspectives in German Political Studies

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Format: Hardback

Publication date: 04 November 2009

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ISBN: 0230236391 ISBN 13: 9780230236394

Right-wing Extremism in Contemporary Germany by Gerard Braunthal

This study of the German right-extremist movement looks at the three rightist political parties, neo-Nazi groups, skinhead gangs, and New Right intellectuals. It poses the question whether, at a time of global recession, the existing democratic system is resilient enough to meet the challenges posed by the xenophobic and racist groups. Top page

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This volume surveys the contemporary right-extremist scene in Germany since the country's unification in 1990. It covers first the Weimar, Nazi, and post-World War II periods in West and East Germany. After 1945 three major right-extremist parties, neo-Nazi groups and skinhead gangs challenged the establishment in West Germany while rightist youth groups emerged in East Germany. The two countries' unification produced severe economic and social problems among youth in eastern Germany. As a result, violence against foreigners, leftists, gays, Gypsies, the homeless and vandalism at Jewish sites increased significantly. Rightist groups seek to gain more support among youth through a range of media and rock music concerts. Their efforts at conversion are often successful even though national, state and local groups have organized pro-democracy programs. Braunthal raises the question whether the democratic system can survive this rightist challenge in the face of a global recession. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan

Pages: 280

More info: height 222 mm width 141 mm

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Age recommended: College/higher education

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey: 324.243038 Library of Congress Subject: Germany - Politics and government - 1990-

Summary Right-wing Extremism in Contemporary Germany Introduction: A Challenge to the Democratic System The Setting The German Right-Extremist Scene, 1945-1990 Right-Extremist Parties Neo-Nazi Groups Tools of Propaganda and Recruitment The New Right Responses: Public and Private Conclusion: A Threat to Democracy? Top page

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