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Name: How Fascism Works
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Author: Jason Stanley

Drawing on his background as a refugee descendant and a scholar of propaganda, Jason Stanley examines how democratic societies can fall prey to fascist politics. He outlines ten fundamental pillars of fascist strategy—including the use of mythic narratives, militaristic language, anti-intellectual attacks, and criminalization of minorities—and illustrates how these tactics have manifested in contemporary Hungary, Poland, India, Myanmar, and the United States. By weaving together history, philosophy, sociology, and critical race theory, Stanley reveals the cumulative power of these mechanisms to deepen societal divisions and transform rhetoric into policy. He argues that only by identifying fascist politics can we protect democratic values and prevent the erosion of civil society.

First publish date: 2018

Genre: Science/Biology

Authors: Jason Stanley

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