The Ideology of the Extreme Right: New In Paperback

Though the extreme right was not particularly successful in the 1999 European elections, it continues to be a major factor in the politics of Western Europe. This book, now available in paperback, provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the extreme right in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. On the basis of original research--using party literature--the author concludes that though individual parties might stress different issues, the extreme right party family does share a core ideology of nationalism, xenophobia, welfare chauvinism, and law and order. About the AuthorCas Mudde is Lecturer in Politics, University of Edinburgh. [C:\Users\Microsoft\Documents\Calibre Library] This Book Provides A Comprehensive And Detailed Analysis Of The Extreme Right In The Netherlands (centrumdemocraten, Centrumpartij'86), Belgium (vlaams Blok) And Germany (die Republikaner, Deutsche Volksunion). On The Basis Of Original Research - Using Party Literature - The Author Concludes That Though Individual Parties Might Stress Different Issues, The Extreme Right Party Family Does Share A Core Ideology Of Nationalism, Xenophobia, Welfare Chauvinism, And Law And Order. The Author's Research And Conclusions Clearly Have Broader Implications For The Study Of The Extreme Right Phenomenon And Party Ideology In General, And The Book Should Be Of Interest To Anyone Studying Or Researching In The Areas Of European Politics, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Extremism, Racism Or Nationalism.--jacket. 1. The Extreme Right Party Family -- Pt. I. Germany: 'deutschland Den Deutschen!' The Extreme Right In Germany, 1945-80. 2. Die Republikaner. 3. Deutsche Volksunion -- Pt. Ii. Flanders: 'eigen Volk Eerst!' The Extreme Right In Flanders, 1917-80. 4. Vlaams Blok -- Pt. Iii. The Netherlands: 'nederland Voor De Nederlanders!' The Extreme Right In The Netherlands, 1945-84. 5. Centurumdemocraten. 6. Centrumpartij'86. 7. Comparative Perspectives. App. A. List Of Extreme Right Parties In Western Europe -- App. B. Ideological Features And Themes. Cas Mudde. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [190]-204) And Index. "Though the extreme right was not particularly successful in the 1999 European elections, it continues to be a major factor in the politics of Western Europe. This book, newly available in paperback, provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the extreme right in the Netherlands (Centrumdemocraten, Centrumpartij'86), Belgium (Vlaams Blok) and Germany (Die Republikaner, Deutsche Volksunion). On the basis of original research - using party literature - the author concludes that though individual parties might stress different issues, the extreme right party family does share a core ideology of nationalism, xenophobia, welfare chauvinism, and law and order. The author's research and conclusions clearly have broader implications for the study of the extreme right phenomenon and party ideology in general, and the book should be of interest to anyone studying or researching in the areas of European politics, political ideologies, political parties, extremism, racism or nationalism"--Publisher's description "Though the extreme right was not particularly successful in the 1999 European elections, it continues to be a major factor in the politics of Western Europe. This book, newly available in paperback, provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the extreme right in the Netherlands (Centrumdemocraten, Centrumpartij'86), Belgium (Vlaams Blok) and Germany (Die Republikaner, Deutsche Volksunion). On the basis of original research - using party literature - the author concludes that though individual parties might stress different issues, the extreme right party family does share a core ideology of nationalism, xenophobia, welfare chauvinism, and law and order. The author's research and conclusions clearly have broader implications for the study of the extreme right phenomenon and party ideology in general, and the book should be of interest to anyone studying or researching in the areas of European politics, political ideologies, political parties, extremism, racism or nationalism"--Résumé de l'éditeur

Though the extreme right was not particularly successful in the 1999 European elections, it continues to be a major factor in the politics of Western Europe. This book, now available in paperback, provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the extreme right in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. On the basis of original research—using party literature—the author concludes that though individual parties might stress different issues, the extreme right party family does share a core ideology of nationalism, xenophobia, welfare chauvinism, and law and order.

Contents 6 Preface 8 Acronyms 11 1 The extreme right party family 14 Part I Germany: ‘Deutschland den Deutschen!’ 38 2 Die Republikaner 44 3 Deutsche Volksunion 73 Part II Flanders: ‘Eigen volk eerst!’ 94 4 Vlaams Blok 100 Part III The Netherlands: ‘Nederland voor de Nederlanders!’ 130 5 Centrumdemocraten 136 6 Centrumpartij’86 155 7 Comparative perspectives 178 Appendix A List of extreme right parties in Western Europe 198 Appendix B Ideological features and themes 200 Bibliography 203 Index 218 Using primary research including party documents, this work analyses the five main parties of the extreme right in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. The author concludes that the core ideology of these parties is xenophobic nationalist