Researching the Far Right: Theory, Method and Practice

The book "Researching the Far Right" discusses the methodological, ethical, political, personal, practical, and professional issues and challenges of researching far-right parties, their electoral support, and far-right protest movements. It explores the opportunities and challenges of using ethnographic, interview-based, quantitative, and online research methods to study the far right, tracing the evolution of far-right studies from disciplinary viewpoints. It is essential reading for students and scholars interested in understanding the far right and cognate movements, offering insight and reflection that is valuable for a wider range of students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The study of the Far Right brings together scholars from diverse fields of the humanities and social sciences to address the methodological, ethical, political, personal, practical, and professional challenges inherent in researching far-right parties, their electoral support, and far-right protest movements. By drawing on original research primarily conducted in Europe and North America over the past 30 years, this comprehensive volume delves into the complexities and opportunities associated with employing ethnographic, interview-based, quantitative, and online research methods to understand the far right. These reflections are contextualized within a broader discussion of the evolution of far-right studies from various disciplinary perspectives within the humanities and social sciences, tracing the key developments and debates that shape the field today.

This volume serves as a vital resource for students and scholars seeking to comprehend the diverse manifestations of the far right and related movements in contemporary society. It also provides valuable insights and reflections that will be of interest to a broader audience of students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences engaged in ethically, politically, personally, practically, and professionally challenging research endeavors.

Weight: 646g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138219342