Comparative Fascist Studies

New Perspectives

Constantin Iordachi

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English

Routledge
14 July 2009

European history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Social & cultural history; Fascism & Nazism

Series: Rewriting Histories

Owing to its mass appeal, revolutionary and violent nature, strong political impact, and multiple reverberations in contemporary politics, fascism was one of the most complex, and hotly debated movements of the twentieth century. Comparative Fascist Studies: New Perspectives brings together some of the leading experts in the field in order to provide an informative introduction to the most recent debates on fascist studies and the history of fascism across Europe.

In his general, analytical introduction Constantin Iordachi focuses on transnational approaches to fascism, briefly reviewing the comparative method and its application to fascist studies. Concentrating on the interwar period, 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 correspond to distinct methods and levels of comparison. They focus on: 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.

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: Zeev Sternhell, George L Mosse, Stanley G. Payne, Roger Griffin, Roger Eatwell, Robert O. Paxton, Michael Mann, Aristotle A. Kallis, Ian Kershaw, Emilio Gentile, Richard Steigmann-Gall, and Constantin Iordachi.

Each extract also has an introduction and annotations to guide the student through the

complex arguments. This Reader is the perfect informative introduction into debates on comparative fascist studies.

Edited by: Constantin Iordachi
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 760g
ISBN: 9780415462211
ISBN 10: 0415462215
Series: Rewriting Histories
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 14 July 2009
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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