Description
Persistent Fascism
Book Summary
A rigorous journalistic work that deciphers the rise of the far right in Italy and its connections to Europe and the Spanish State. The author, Alba Sidera, combines field research, political analysis, and personal chronicle to offer a complete vision of a phenomenon that is redefining the contemporary political landscape. The reader will find tools to understand the dynamics fueling populism and fascism in the 21st century.
What is it about?
The book examines the resurgence of the far right in Italy through exhaustive research ranging from the whitewashing of fascism during the Berlusconi era to the emergence of Matteo Salvini. It includes first-person accounts, such as a trip to Mussolini's hometown, Predappio, with photojournalist Jordi Borràs, and analyzes the responsibility of the center-right, the collaboration of the Five Star Movement, the CasaPound phenomenon, neo-fascist terrorism, and the role of the media. All situated within the European framework and in parallel with the rise in the Spanish State.
Main topics
- Analysis of the rise of the far right in Italy and its European context.
- Whitewashing of fascism and the evolution of populism from Berlusconi to Salvini.
- Role of the media and its influence on public perception.
- Collaboration between political parties and far-right movements, such as CasaPound.
- Connections between neo-fascist terrorism and current political dynamics.
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for readers interested in investigative journalism, political science, contemporary history, and social analysis. Also for those seeking to understand the roots and persistence of fascism in Europe, as well as its current manifestations.
What this book contributes
- A detailed and documented vision of the rise of the far right in Italy.
- Keys to interpreting similar political phenomena in other European countries.
- Testimonies and first-person chronicles that humanize the investigation.
- Critical analysis of the responsibility of political and media actors.
- Tools to distinguish between populism, fascism, and other forms of the far right.
Technical specifications
- Author: Sidera Gallart, Alba
- Publisher: Edicions Saldonar
- Language: cat
- Topic: JOURNALISTIC REPORTS AND ARTICLE COLLECTIONS, HISTORY OF EUROPE, SOCIETY AND CULTURE: GENERAL, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
- Collection: PERIODISTES
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: February 2020
- Number of pages: 288
- Weight: 513 g
Editorial review
A solid and necessary journalistic work that addresses a current topic with depth and rigor. The combination of research, analysis, and personal narrative makes it accessible without losing precision. Recommended for anyone who wants to understand the political dynamics that are redefining Europe.