The Nature and Origins of Political Extremism in Germany and Beyond

by Sebastian Jungkunz

This book provides a systematic overview of the prevalence, causes, and stability of left-wing and right-wing extremist attitudes in Germany between 1994 and 2017. It shows that there are many similarities between left-wing and right-wing extremists, both in terms of their ideologies and their individual experiences. Overall, these causes can be traced back to three factors: unmet individual needs (e.g., deprivation or disenchantment with politics),...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030833356
• ISBN13: 9783030833350
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.3"