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sophia_sol) wrote2023-01-23 02:40 pm
sophia_sol) wrote2023-01-23 02:40 pm
How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them, by Jason Stanley
I seem to be going on a bit of a nonfiction spree this month for some reason. I think I've read as much nonfiction this month as all last year!
This one is about how fascism works, surprise surprise! It's a clear, cogent, thoughtful read, and full of helpful examples drawn from history and from various countries' fascist trends in the current political climate. It's very readable and very distressing.
The author is Jewish and clearly feels strongly about the topic, and for good reason; and that passion, backed up by a strong commitment to evidence-based arguments, makes it a powerful read.
(Note that this book quotes hate speech from fascists, including slurs and various dehumanizing and violent language, so be warned to expect that.)
The book is written as a call to action, to be able to recognize and resist fascism when you see it. It was published in 2018 and continues to be unpleasantly timely.
This one is about how fascism works, surprise surprise! It's a clear, cogent, thoughtful read, and full of helpful examples drawn from history and from various countries' fascist trends in the current political climate. It's very readable and very distressing.
The author is Jewish and clearly feels strongly about the topic, and for good reason; and that passion, backed up by a strong commitment to evidence-based arguments, makes it a powerful read.
(Note that this book quotes hate speech from fascists, including slurs and various dehumanizing and violent language, so be warned to expect that.)
The book is written as a call to action, to be able to recognize and resist fascism when you see it. It was published in 2018 and continues to be unpleasantly timely.