The Extreme Right in Western Europe

Unique in providing such a broad-based study, "The Extreme Right in Western Europe" is a concise critical introduction to one of the most emergent and durable themes in late twentieth-century history, politics and society. From the legacy of the Nazi era - the delegitimation of right wing extremism - to the contemporary problems, and solutions offered to increasingly difficult questions such as immigration, unemployment and law and order, Paul Hainsworth looks at how extremist and nationalist popular fronts have grown under the influence of modern-day issues. The book explores right wing extremism and: discusses and clarifies the concept; presents an analytical portrait of its growth in eastern and western Europe; discusses and critiques its leaders, movements and forces and the ideas driving them; and assesses the impact of this extremism on contemporary Europe. This is a must for courses in history, politics and European studies.