Dimaggio, Anthony R., 1980-

Rising fascism in America : it can happen here / Anthony R. DiMaggio. - First edition. - [Place of publication not identified] : Routledge, 2021. - 1 online resource (304 pages). - Critical Interventions .

Introduction. A Fascist Movement in America?, Chapter 1. The Enablers ⁰́₃ "Liberal" Democratic Institutions and Neofascistic Politics, Chapter 2. The Trojan Horse ⁰́₃ "Conservative" Media and the Mainstreaming of Neofascistic Politics, Chapter 3. The Bridge ⁰́₃ How Donald Trump Normalized Neofascistic Politics, Chapter 4. The Base ⁰́₃ Trumpism as a Neofascistic Political Movement, Chapter 5. The Resistance ⁰́₃ Antifascism in U.S. Social Movements

Rising Fascism in America: It Can Happen Here explores how rising fascism has infiltrated U.S. politics⁰́₄and how the media and academia failed to spot its earlier rise. Anthony R. DiMaggio spotlights the development of rightwing polarization of the media, Trump⁰́₉s political ascendance, and the prominence of extremist activists, including in Congress. Fascism has long bubbled under the surface until the coup attempt of January 6th, 2021. This book offers tactics to combat fascism, exploring social movements such as Antifa and Black Lives Matter in mobilizing the public. When so little scholarship engages the question of fascism, Anthony R. DiMaggio combines the rigor of academic analysis with an accessible style that appeals to student and general readers. Rising Fascism in America explores how rising fascism has infiltrated U.S. politics⁰́₄and how the media and academia failed to spot its earlier rise. He spotlights the development of rightwing polarization of the media, Trump⁰́₉s political ascendance, and the prominence of extremist activists, including in Congress. Fascism has long bubbled under the surface until the coup attempt of January 6th, 2021. This book offers tactics to combat fascism, exploring social movements such as Antifa and Black Lives Matter in mobilizing the public. When so little scholarship engages the question of fascism, DiMaggio combines the rigor of academic analysis with an accessible style that appeals to student and general readers.

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Trump, Donald, 1946- --Influence.


POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / Nationalism
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society
Fascism--History--United States--21st century.
Right-wing extremists--United States.
Anti-fascist movements--United States.
Neoliberalism--United States.


United States--Politics and government--2017-2021.
United States--Politics and government--2021-

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