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Mentioned in 12 episodes
The Anatomy of Fascism
Book • 2005
In 'The Anatomy of Fascism,' Robert O. Paxton delves into the nature of fascism by examining the actions of fascist movements rather than their ideologies.
He surveys how these movements sought followers, formed alliances, and exercised power, highlighting characteristics such as the emphasis on historical grievances, the cult of leadership, mass-based national militant movements, repression of democratic liberties, and the use of violence.
Paxton also explores why fascists came to power in some countries but not others and whether fascism could exist outside its early-twentieth-century European context.
The book is based on a lifetime of research and provides a comprehensive understanding of fascism, its variations, and its implications for modern history.
He surveys how these movements sought followers, formed alliances, and exercised power, highlighting characteristics such as the emphasis on historical grievances, the cult of leadership, mass-based national militant movements, repression of democratic liberties, and the use of violence.
Paxton also explores why fascists came to power in some countries but not others and whether fascism could exist outside its early-twentieth-century European context.
The book is based on a lifetime of research and provides a comprehensive understanding of fascism, its variations, and its implications for modern history.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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as arguably the world's leading scholar on fascism.


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when discussing hallmarks of fascism.


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when describing the motivating passions of fascism.

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Mentioned by Speaker 10 when discussing the characteristics of fascism and its potential rise in the United States.

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when discussing the definition of fascism and its application to Donald Trump.

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while discussing the parallels between pre-war Germany and the current political climate.


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while discussing the rise of European fascism after World War I.


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when discussing motivating passions of fascism.

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in relation to his book on the anatomy of fascism and the second KKK.

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as a reference when discussing the term "fascism".

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while discussing fascism and its characteristics.


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, drawing a parallel between the book's analysis of fascism and the current political climate.

James Stout

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als auteur van een standaardwerk over fascisme en zijn functie voor politici in een democratie.

Rosan Smits

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