Fascism was one of the most complex, and hotly debated movements of the twentieth century. Comparative Fascist Studies brings together some of the leading experts in the field of fascist studies in order to provide an informative introduction to the most recent debates on fascist studies and the history of fascism across Europe. This Reader provides a sample of authoritative works that have revolutionized the field in the last two decades, supplemented by recent challenging reinterpretations of key aspects of fascism. Chapters include works by: Stanley G. Payne, Roger Griffin, Roger Eatwell, and Ian Kershaw. Including a general introduction, Constantin Iordachi focuses on transnational approaches to fascism, looking at the comparative method and its application to fascist studies. The book is divided into three parts, offering a synoptic overview of the latest developments in the field, exploring different definitions of fascism, and grounding these theoretical debates in their historical context.
The three parts focus on methods and levels of comparison, covering: debates over ideal-type models of generic fascism used as instruments of comparison, and evaluation of historic case studies cross-national and trans-national comparisons of historical examples of fascism, measured against each other or against theoretical models of generic fascism debates over totalitarianism and political religions and their relevance for studying fascist movements and regimes. Each extract has an introduction and annotations to guide the student through the complex arguments.
Edited by:
Constantin Iordachi
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: v. 10
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 589g
ISBN: 9780415462228
ISBN 10: 0415462223
Series: Rewriting Histories
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 09 July 2009
Audience:
College/higher education
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Part 1: Defining Generic Fascism: A New Consensus? 1. Fascism Zeev Sternhell 2. Toward a General Theory of Fascism George L. Mosse 3. Introduction. Fascism: A Working Definition Stanley G. Payne 4. Fascism: General Introduction and The Primacy of Culture: The Current Growth (or Manufacture) of Consensus within Fascist Studies Roger Griffin 5. Towards a New Model of Generic Fascism Roger Eatwell Part 2: Historical Fascism: Cross-National Comparisons 6. The Five Stages of Fascism Robert O. Paxton 7. A Sociology of Fascist Movements and Conclusion: Fascists, Dead and Alive Michael Mann 8. The 'Regime-Model' of Fascism: A Typology Aristotle A. Kallis 9. Hitler and the Uniqueness of Nazism Ian Kershaw Part 3: Fascism as Totalitarianism and Political Religion 10. The Sacralisation of Politics: Definitions, Interpretations and Reflections on the Question of Secular Religion and Totalitarianism Emilio Gentile 11. Cloister or Cluster? The Implications of Emilio Gentile’s Ecumenical Theory of Political Religion for the Study of Extremism Roger Griffin 12. Nazism and the Revival of Political Religion Theory Richard Steigmann-Gall 13. God’s Chosen Warriors: Romantic Palingenesis, Militarism and Fascism in Modern Romania Constantin Iordachi
Constantin Iordachi is Assistant Professor of History at the Central European University, Budapest.
Reviews for Comparative Fascist Studies: New Perspectives
'This is a collection of academic pieces by some of the most eminent scholars in the field of fascist studies of the last forty years. And what a superb collection it is' - Mike McCabe, S.A.T.H. Resources Review
