Routledge Fascism and Political Theory - Critical Perspectives on Ideology

Fascism and Political Theory provides students and researchers with a thematic analysis of fascist ideology, examining the structural and ideological connections between fascism, capitalism and modernity. This critical work explores the origins and development of fascist ideology through substantive issues in political theory relevant to totalitarianism studies. Each chapter addresses core theoretical concepts, beginning with an assessment of current scholarly debate. The book emphasises formal ideology within contemporary Anglo-American historiography, demonstrating the complexity and eclectic nature of fascist thought. Part of Routledge's Issues in Contemporary Political Theory series, this volume offers essential reading for those studying political theory, fascism, and the ideological foundations of totalitarian systems.