Taking Far-Right Claims Seriously and Literally: Anthropology and the Study of Right-Wing Radicalism

Taking Far-Right Claims Seriously and Literally: Anthropology and the Study of Right-Wing Radicalism

Departing from an overview of current mass media discourse on the far right, this article suggests why and how social scientists could contribute to a better understanding of current socio-political changes. In presenting an anthropological perspective, it discusses methodological, conceptual, and e...

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Published in:Slavic review Vol. 76; no. S1; pp. S19 - S29
Main Author: Pasieka, Agnieszka
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York, USA Cambridge University Press 01-08-2017
Subjects:
Activism
Anthropology
Cooperation
CRITICAL FORUM ON GLOBAL POPULISMS
Critical Forum: Global Populisms
Ethical dilemmas
Ethics
Extremism
Fascism
Globalization
Mass media
Nation states
Political activism
Political change
Politics
Populism
Radical groups
Radicalism
Right wing politics
Social scientists
Sociopolitical factors
Supporters
Transnationalism
Europe
Germany
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Summary:Departing from an overview of current mass media discourse on the far right, this article suggests why and how social scientists could contribute to a better understanding of current socio-political changes. In presenting an anthropological perspective, it discusses methodological, conceptual, and ethical challenges to conducting research on and with radical right-wing activists and supporters.
ISSN:0037-6779
2325-7784
DOI:10.1017/slr.2017.154