Abstract

'The Extreme Right in Western Europe' is a concise introduction to one of the most persistent facets of late twentieth-century history, politics and society. The book explores the concept of right-wing extremism; discusses the varying success of extreme right political parties in Western Europe; examines the policies and perspectives of these parties; analyses the profile of the extreme right's electorate; and assesses the impact of right-wing extremism on aspects of politics a in conteporary Western Europe.