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Extremism and Democracy

Series Editor: Roger Eatwell, Matthew Goodwin

This new series encompasses academic studies within the broad fields of 'extremism' and 'democracy'. These topics have traditionally been considered largely in isolation by academics. A key focus of the series, therefore, is the (inter-) relation between extremism and democracy. Works will seek to answer questions such as to what extent extremist groups pose a major threat to democratic parties, or how can democracy respond to extremism without undermining its own democratic credentials?

New and Published Books

21-28 of 28 results in Extremism and Democracy

  1. Extreme Right Activists in Europe

    Through the magnifying glass

    By Bert Klandermans, Nonna Mayer

    Series: Extremism and Democracy

    Since the 1980s, one of the main political changes in Western Europe has been the electoral upsurge of extreme right-wing parties. However, while the electoral support of these movements has been studied extensively, their membership has largely been ignored. This book examines who joins the...

    Published January 31st 2009 by Routledge

  2. Political Parties and Terrorist Groups

    By Leonard Weinberg, Ami Pedahzur, Arie Perliger

    Series: Extremism and Democracy

    This book is the definitive guide to the topical issue of the relationship between political parties that embrace the democratic process and terrorist groups which eschew the legal and procedural strictures of democracy. The fully revised edition continues to provide the most detailed theoretical...

    Published November 3rd 2008 by Routledge

  3. American Extremism

    History, Politics and the Militia Movement

    By Darren Mulloy

    Series: Extremism and Democracy

    American Extremism explains how at the heart of the politics practiced by the militia movement is an attempt to define the nature of 'Americanism', and shows how militia members employ the myths, metaphors and perceived historical lessons of the American Revolution, the constitutional settlement...

    Published June 30th 2008 by Routledge

  4. The Scope of Tolerance

    Studies on the Costs of Free Expression and Freedom of the Press

    By Raphael Cohen-Almagor

    Series: Extremism and Democracy

    One of the dangers in any political system is that the principles that underlie and characterize it may, through their application, bring about its destruction. Liberal democracy is no exception. Moreover, because democracy is relatively a young phenomenon, it lacks experience in dealing with...

    Published October 19th 2005 by Routledge

  5. Racist Extremism in Central & Eastern Europe

    By Cas Mudde

    Series: Extremism and Democracy

    This handbook on racist extremism in Central and Eastern Europe is the result of a unique collaborative research project of experts from the ten new and future post-communist EU member states. All chapters are written to a common framework, making it easier to compare individual countries and...

    Published December 22nd 2004 by Routledge

  6. The Nordic Countries and the Extreme Right Challenge

    By Anders Widfeldt

    Series: Extremism and Democracy

    The Nordic countries enjoy a reputation as consensual, tolerant and peaceful. The mere thought of populist and extremist politics playing a significant role in the Nordic political systems seems far fetched. Yet, in all the four countries studied in this book – Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden –...

    Published June 17th 2004 by Routledge

  7. Political Parties and Terrorist Groups

    By Ami Pedahzur, Leonard Weinberg

    Series: Extremism and Democracy

    What is the relationship between the political parties that embrace the democratic process and terrorist groups, which eschew the legal and procedural strictures of democracy?This acclaimed volume provides a detailed theoretical and empirical analysis of this controversial issue. Drawing...

    Published September 17th 2003 by Routledge

  8. Understanding Terrorism in America

    By Christopher Hewitt

    Series: Extremism and Democracy

    Christopher Hewitt's comprehensive book surveys the characteristics and causes of terrorism and governmental responses to it. He also examines the organizational structure of terrorist networks, how they are financed and their ideological agendas. Groups covered include: Islamic fundamentalists,...

    Published September 18th 2002 by Routledge

Forthcoming Books

  1. Radical Left Parties in Europe
    By Luke March
    To Be Published June 29th 2013
  2. Politics of Eugenics: Productionism, Population, and National Welfare
    By Alberto Spektorowski, Liza Ireni-Saban
    To Be Published July 1st 2013
  3. Counterterrorism in Turkey: Policy Choices and Policy Effects toward the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)
    By Mustafa Unal
    To Be Published July 22nd 2013
  4. Impact of Extreme Right Parties on Immigration Policy: Comparing Britain, France and Italy
    By Joao Carvalho
    To Be Published September 30th 2013
  5. Populism in Western Europe: Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands
    By Teun Pauwels
    To Be Published November 29th 2013
  6. Democratic Extremism in Theory and Practice: All Power to the People
    By Paul Lucardie
    To Be Published November 30th 2013
  7. The Nordic Countries and the Extreme Right Challenge
    By Anders Widfeldt
    To Be Published December 29th 2013
  8. Politics of National Identity in Italy: Immigration and 'Italianata'
    By Eva Garau
    To Be Published December 29th 2013
  9. Radical Religion & Violence: Theory & Case Studies
    By Jeffrey Kaplan
    To Be Published December 29th 2013
  10. Revolt on the Right: Explaining Support for the Radical Right in Britain
    By Robert Ford, Matthew Goodwin
    To Be Published February 27th 2014

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