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The extreme right space in Britain: historical context and current dynamics

Jackson, P. (2017) The extreme right space in Britain: historical context and current dynamics. Invited Presentation presented to: Young People & Extremism Study Visit, University of Birmingham, 21 November 2017.

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Abstract:
This presentation gave an overview of the historical roots, groupuscular dynamics of the extreme right in Britian. It presented the following conclusions: The British extreme right is becoming increasingly transnational The British extreme right hosts a wide range of ideological positions British extreme right groups offer a wide range of activism The British extreme right is capable of developing new youth movements The British extreme right poses ongoing risks of political violence, from hate crimes to terrorism The British extreme right remains a marginal phenomenon, though poses a range of issues that need to be addressed
Subjects:
J Political Science > JC Political theory > JC348 Forms of the state > JC480 Authoritarianism. Totalitarianism. Fascism > JC481 Fascism
H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform > HN49.R33 Radicalism. Extremists
Creators:
Jackson, P.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > History
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Group > Radicalism Research Group
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > History
Date:
21 November 2017
Date Type:
Publication
Event Title:
Young People & Extremism Study Visit
Event Dates:
21 November 2017
Event Location:
University of Birmingham
Event Type:
Workshop
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
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