The French National Front: The Extremist Challenge To Democracy

by Harvey G Simmons

Overview

Over the past few decades, extreme-right political parties have won increasing support throughout Europe. The largest and most sophisticated of these is the French National Front. Led by the charismatic Jean-Marie Le Pen, the Front is now the third most important political force in France after the mainstream right and the socialists.This clear and

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367318482
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/13/2019
Pages:	300
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Harvey G. Simmons is professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at York University, Ontario, Canada.

Table of Contents

Preface — Introduction — History — Out of the Ashes: Postwar Fascism in France — From Poujade to de Gaulle — From Tixier-Vignancour to the National Front — Into the Limelight: 1981-1986 — Sinking Roots: 1987-1995 — Analysis — Anti-Semitism — Immigration and Racism — Electorate — Party Organization — The New Political Discourse of the Extreme Right — Metaphors of War: Women and the National Front — Conclusion — Postscript