New British Fascism: Rise of the British National Party (Routledge Studies in Extremism and Democracy)

Annotation The British National Party (BNP) is the most successful far right party in British political history. Based on unprecedented access to the party and its members, this book examines the rise of the BNP and explains what drives some citizens to support far right politics. It is essential reading for all those with an interest in British politics, extremism, voting, race relations and community cohesion. The book helps us understand: how wider trends in society have created a favourable climate for the far right; how the far right has presented a €˜modernised€™ ideology and image; how the movement is organized, and has evolved over time; who votes for the far right and why; why people join, become and remain actively involved in far right parties. This book examines the recent development of the far right in Britain against the backdrop of changing public attitudes toward race and immigration in Britain. Focusing in particular on the British National Party (BNP) which has been the most electorally successful far right party in British history, the book examines the worrying rise in support for extremist and racist ideas. The Legacy Of History -- In The Ghetto : 1982-1999 -- From Street Gang To Political Party : 1999-2009 -- Organizing For Elections -- Voting For The Bnp -- Membership -- Initial Motivations : Why Join? -- Sustaining Commitment : Why Stay? -- Conclusions : Yet Another False Dawn?. Matthew J. Goodwin. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. 1. The Legacy of History 2. In the Ghetto: the BNP, 1982-1999 3. From Street Gang to Political Party: 1999-2009 4. Organizing for Elections 5. Voting for the BNP 6. Membership 7. Initial Motivations: Why Join? 8. Sustaining Commitment: Why Stay? Conclusions: Yet Another False Dawn? This work examines the recent development of the far right in Britain against the backdrop of changing public attitudes towards race and immigration. Focusing in particular on the British National Party, it examines the worrying rise in support for extremist and racist ideas Why people join, become and remain actively involved in far right parties. Book jacket How the movement is organised, and has evolved over time