The rise of the Right

English nationalism and the transformation of working-class politics

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Political Parties
Cover of the book The rise of the Right by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon, Policy Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon ISBN: 9781447328513
Publisher: Policy Press Publication: November 17, 2016
Imprint: Policy Press Language: English
Author: Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
ISBN: 9781447328513
Publisher: Policy Press
Publication: November 17, 2016
Imprint: Policy Press
Language: English

The shock Brexit result highlighted a worrying trend: underemployed white men and women who have seen their standard of living fall, their communities disintegrate and their sense of value, function and inclusion diminish, desperately want a mainstream political party to defend their interests. However, no such party exists. These men and women cannot connect their declining fortunes and growing frustrations to their true cause. Instead, immigrants are scapegoated and groups like the English Defence League (EDL) emerge. This book is the first to offer an accessible and uncompromising look at the EDL. It aims to alter thinking about working-class politics and the rise of right-wing nationalism in the de-industrialised and decaying towns and cities of England. The rise of the right among the working class, the authors claim, is inextricably connected to the withdrawal of the political left from traditional working-class communities, and the left’s refusal to advance the economic interests of those who have suffered most from neoliberal economic restructuring. Incisive, contentious and boundary-breaking, it uses the voices of men and women who now support far-right political groups to address the total failure of mainstream parliamentary politics and the rising tide of frustration, resentment and anger.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The shock Brexit result highlighted a worrying trend: underemployed white men and women who have seen their standard of living fall, their communities disintegrate and their sense of value, function and inclusion diminish, desperately want a mainstream political party to defend their interests. However, no such party exists. These men and women cannot connect their declining fortunes and growing frustrations to their true cause. Instead, immigrants are scapegoated and groups like the English Defence League (EDL) emerge. This book is the first to offer an accessible and uncompromising look at the EDL. It aims to alter thinking about working-class politics and the rise of right-wing nationalism in the de-industrialised and decaying towns and cities of England. The rise of the right among the working class, the authors claim, is inextricably connected to the withdrawal of the political left from traditional working-class communities, and the left’s refusal to advance the economic interests of those who have suffered most from neoliberal economic restructuring. Incisive, contentious and boundary-breaking, it uses the voices of men and women who now support far-right political groups to address the total failure of mainstream parliamentary politics and the rising tide of frustration, resentment and anger.

More books from Policy Press

Cover of the book Community research for participation by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book Environmental policy and sustainable development in China by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book Race, gangs and youth violence by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book Disputing citizenship by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book Making modern mothers by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book Ageing, health and care by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book The short guide to environmental policy by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book Ageing and globalisation by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book Children's social and emotional wellbeing in schools by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book Miscarriages of justice by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book Collaboration in public policy and practice by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book Kill it to save it by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book Continuity and change in voluntary action by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book Digitized institutions by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
Cover of the book Policing at the top by Hall, Steve, Winlow, Simon
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy