A psychogram of right-wing extremism – which is also an urgent warning.
Right-wing extremist violence has been a concern for a long time and has been particularly massive in recent years. With the electoral successes of radical parties, as recently in Sweden and Italy, right-wing extremism threatens to become capable of winning a majority; in the wake of social protests, extreme groups could come together to form a comprehensive movement.
Peter R. Neumann, one of the world's most distinguished experts, shows how real this danger is and where its deeper, ideological roots lie. Instead of just describing individual groups, he exposes the essence, the logic of right-wing extremism that unites all these groups. Using numerous examples, from the Völkisch movement in the 19th century to the populism of the present day, Neumann shows: In the beginning, there is not hate, but fear. It is a sense of superiority that unites all right-wing extremists, but one that is always already accompanied by a sense of threat, whether it is foreigners, social elites, or even the liberal mainstream that embodies this perceived threat.
"Analysing fear as a driver can help to combat right-wing extremists in a targeted manner." Der Spiegel
"Logic of Fear offers a highly exciting analysis of the roots of modern right-wing extremism that goes into depth while remaining solution-orientated." Julia Ebner, extremism reseracher
