The dynamics of right-wing extremism within German society : escape into authoritarianism / edited by Oliver Decker, Elmar Brähler, and Johannes Kiess ; translated by David West.

Translation of: Flucht ins Autoritäre : rechtsextreme Dynamiken in der Mitte der Gesellschaft : die Leipziger Autoritarismus-Studie 2018.

Flight into authoritarianism : the dynamics of right-wing extremism at the centre of society / Oliver Decker -- The Leipzig authoritarianism study 2018 : methodology, results, and long-term changes / Oliver Decker, Johannes Kiess, Julia Schuler, Barbara Handke and Elmar Brähler -- The authoritarian syndrome today / Oliver Decker, Julia Schuler and Elmar Brähler -- Recognition and authoritarian statehood / Oliver Decker, Alexander Yendell and Elmar Brähler -- Anti-Semitic attitudes in Germany : their prevalence and causes / Oliver Decker, Johannes Kiess and Elmar Brähler -- Religion as a factor of conflict in relation to right-wing extremism, hostility to Muslims, and support for the AfD / Gert Pickel and Alexander Yendell -- Authoritarian dynamics and social conflicts : the Leipzig authoritarianism studies / Oliver Decker, Johannes Kiess and Elmar Brähler.

"The Dynamics of Right-Wing Extremism within German Society explores the prevalence of right-wing extremist attitudes in Germany. The book provides a thorough psychosocial and sociological theory of general authoritarian dynamics to explain broader societal attitudes, particularly focusing on right-wing extremists. It provides a uniquely long-term perspective on the different dimensions of right-wing extremism-the affinity for dictatorial forms of government, chauvinist attitudes, the trivialisation or justification of National Socialism, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, and social Darwinism. The first chapter delineates the theoretical framework of authoritarian dynamics, while subsequent chapters provide an in-depth analysis of empirical findings and distinguish authoritarian and democratic typologies. The authors focus on recognition of authoritarian statehood and anti-Semitism; the relationship between religion and right-wing extremism; and support for the radical-right populist party, Alternative für Deutschland (AFD). The innovative theoretical approach of this book scrutinises the theory of authoritarianism in the contemporary world. This book provides unique empirical data and will be of interest to scholars of German politics, anti-democratic attitudes and prejudices, sociology, political science, and social psychology"-- Provided by publisher.

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