British Fascism - A Discourse-Historical Analysis

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John Richardson is an innovator. He has taken British fascism, applied discourse-historical analysis to it and the results are compelling. When it comes to British fascism, this important book will be of lasting significance. It is on my list of must-read books from now on. -- Nigel Copsey, Teesside University Studying the most complex phenomenon of fascism, as a grand narrative, an ideology, and a set of material and discursive practices is a most timely endeavor and a big challenge. John Richardson has truly excelled in this difficult task. He deconstructs the history of British fascism, its manifold manifestations and its continuation to this day in extraordinary detail. This is a must-read for anybody who would like to understand the rise of the new radical right in the 21st century. -- Ruth Wodak, Distinguished Professor and Chair in Discourse Studies, Lancaster University In this bold and provocative book, John Richardson shows that fascist discourse often means more than it explicitly says. More important, he reminds us that the study of fascism is not solely of historical importance; his unmasking of the continuities in fascist ideology contains important lessons for making sense of today's volatile political scene. -- Dan Stone, Royal Holloway, University of London