Clockwork Enemy: Intolerance in the Era of Neo-nationalism

The relationship between neo-nationalism, populism, and racism is a key issue in western societies societies, and this book provides a lucid and accurate analysis of these social contexts.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 260 pages
\n Publication date: 28 December 2020
\n Publisher: Mimesis International
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The intricate interplay between neo-nationalism, populism, and racism has been a persistent feature in the political landscape of Western societies for centuries. In contemporary times, this relationship has assumed paramount importance in understanding the current affairs and the growing popularity of racist, anti-Semitic, and Islamophobic positions. This book offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of European and American social contexts, encompassing countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and the United States. Within these societies, neo-nationalist ideologies have emerged as dominant forces shaping the socio-political discourse.

Neo-nationalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the promotion of the interests of a particular nation or nation-state, often at the expense of other nations or ethnic groups. It often manifests itself in the form of a backlash against globalization, immigration, and cultural diversity. Neo-nationalists argue that these factors threaten the identity and sovereignty of their respective nations and advocate for policies that promote national unity, security, and economic prosperity.

Populism, on the other hand, is a political movement that seeks to appeal to the concerns of ordinary people by promising to address their economic and social grievances. Populists often use nationalist rhetoric and appeal to the sense of belonging and identity to gain support. They often criticize the establishment, including political elites, the media, and the financial system, for their perceived corruption and inefficiency.

The relationship between neo-nationalism and populism is complex and multifaceted. Neo-nationalists often use populist rhetoric to appeal to the concerns of ordinary people and gain support for their policies. For example, they may argue that immigration threatens national security and that the establishment is corrupt and inept. At the same time, populists may adopt some neo-nationalist policies, such as promoting national unity and emphasizing the importance of the nation-state.

However, the relationship between neo-nationalism and populism can also be tense and conflictual. Neo-nationalists may view populists as a threat to their ideology, as they often appeal to the same concerns as ordinary people but may use more extreme and divisive rhetoric. Populists, on the other hand, may view neo-nationalists as elitists who are out of touch with the concerns of ordinary people and who are willing to sacrifice their principles for political gain.

The rise of neo-nationalism and populism has had significant consequences for Western societies. In many countries, these ideologies have contributed to the rise of authoritarianism, the erosion of democratic norms, and the spread of hate speech and discrimination. For example, in the United States, the rise of Donald Trump as president has been attributed to the popularity of neo-nationalism and populism, as he has promised to protect American jobs, build a wall between the United States and Mexico, and prioritize the interests of American citizens over those of other nations.

In conclusion, the relationship between neo-nationalism, populism, and racism has been a persistent feature in the political landscape of Western societies for centuries. In contemporary times, this relationship has assumed paramount importance in understanding the current affairs and the growing popularity of racist, anti-Semitic, and Islamophobic positions. This book provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of European and American social contexts, encompassing countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and the United States. Within these societies, neo-nationalist ideologies have emerged as dominant forces shaping the socio-political discourse.

Neo-nationalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the promotion of the interests of a particular nation or nation-state, often at the expense of other nations or ethnic groups. It often manifests itself in the form of a backlash against globalization, immigration, and cultural diversity. Neo-nationalists argue that these factors threaten the identity and sovereignty of their respective nations and advocate for policies that promote national unity, security, and economic prosperity.

Populism, on the other hand, is a political movement that seeks to appeal to the concerns of ordinary people by promising to address their economic and social grievances. Populists often use nationalist rhetoric and appeal to the sense of belonging and identity to gain support. They often criticize the establishment, including political elites, the media, and the financial system, for their perceived corruption and inefficiency.

The relationship between neo-nationalism and populism is complex and multifaceted. Neo-nationalists often use populist rhetoric to appeal to the concerns of ordinary people and gain support for their policies. For example, they may argue that immigration threatens national security and that the establishment is corrupt and inept. At the same time, populists may adopt some neo-nationalist policies, such as promoting national unity and emphasizing the importance of the nation-state.

However, the relationship between neo-nationalism and populism can also be tense and conflictual. Neo-nationalists may view populists as a threat to their ideology, as they often appeal to the same concerns as ordinary people but may use more extreme and divisive rhetoric. Populists, on the other hand, may view neo-nationalists as elitists who are out of touch with the concerns of ordinary people and who are willing to sacrifice their principles for political gain.

The rise of neo-nationalism and populism has had significant consequences for Western societies. In many countries, these ideologies have contributed to the rise of authoritarianism, the erosion of democratic norms, and the spread of hate speech and discrimination. For example, in the United States, the rise of Donald Trump as president has been attributed to the popularity of neo-nationalism and populism, as he has promised to protect American jobs, build a wall between the United States and Mexico, and prioritize the interests of American citizens over those of other nations.

In conclusion, the relationship between neo-nationalism, populism, and racism has been a persistent feature in the political landscape of Western societies for centuries. In contemporary times, this relationship has assumed paramount importance in understanding the current affairs and the growing popularity of racist, anti-Semitic, and Islamophobic positions. This book provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of European and American social contexts, encompassing countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and the United States. Within these societies, neo-nationalist ideologies have emerged as dominant forces shaping the socio-political discourse.

\n Weight: 322g\n
Dimension: 140 x 209 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9788869772696\n \n