The Populist Challenge
Political Protest and Ethno-Nationalist Mobilization in France
1st Edition
Published on 1. June 2004
268 pages
978-1-78238-180-8 (ISBN)
Description
During the last decade and a half a new political party family, the extreme Right-wing populist (ERP) parties, has established itself in a variety of West European democracies. These parties represent a monist politics based on ethnic nationalism and xenophobia as well as an opposition against the 'political establishment'. Being the prototypic ERP party, the French Front National (FN) has been a model for ERP parties emerging elsewhere in Western Europe.
This study presents a theoretically based explanation that combines the macro and the micro-level, as well as the political supply and the demand-side. More specifically, this study shows that it is necessary to consider both opportunity structures, created by demand and supply-side factors, as well as the ability of the FN to take advantage of the available opportunities. Of particular interest is the author's analysis of the sociology and attitudes of the FN-voters.
This study presents a theoretically based explanation that combines the macro and the micro-level, as well as the political supply and the demand-side. More specifically, this study shows that it is necessary to consider both opportunity structures, created by demand and supply-side factors, as well as the ability of the FN to take advantage of the available opportunities. Of particular interest is the author's analysis of the sociology and attitudes of the FN-voters.
Reviews / Votes
"This is a fine, well-written book ... a penetrating and informed analysis." ? Martin A. Schain, New York University"Anyone interested in contemporary European and French politics, ERP parties, the Front National, populism nationalism, or racism will find the book both interesting and useful...[it] offers a rich overview and a rewarding analysis of the recent political and societal developments." ? H-France Review
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Bibliography; Index; 11 Figures; 24 Tables, unspecified
ISBN-13
978-1-78238-180-8 (9781782381808)
DOI
10.3167/9781571816436
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Person
Jens Rydgren is Researcher and Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Stockholm University.
Content
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
Introduction: The Rise of Extreme Right-Wing Populism
Chapter 1. Politics and Political Behavior: A Theoretical Framework
Chapter 2. Front National Voters: Social Base and Attitudes
Chapter 3. The Front National: Authoritarian and Socio-cultural Right?
Chapter 4. Nationalism and National Identity
Chapter 5. Xenophobia and Anti-immigration Rhetoric
Chapter 6. Populism and the Power of the Anti-establishment Strategy
Conclusion
References
Index
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
Introduction: The Rise of Extreme Right-Wing Populism
Chapter 1. Politics and Political Behavior: A Theoretical Framework
Chapter 2. Front National Voters: Social Base and Attitudes
Chapter 3. The Front National: Authoritarian and Socio-cultural Right?
Chapter 4. Nationalism and National Identity
Chapter 5. Xenophobia and Anti-immigration Rhetoric
Chapter 6. Populism and the Power of the Anti-establishment Strategy
Conclusion
References
Index
