Nonna Mayer Bücher

Focusing on the rise of extreme right-wing parties in Western Europe since the 1980s, this book delves into the often-overlooked aspect of their membership. It explores the demographics and motivations behind individuals who join these movements, providing insights into their appeal and the factors driving their support. By addressing the gap in research regarding membership, the book aims to deepen the understanding of the extreme right's electoral success and the implications for contemporary politics.

Since the 1980s, one of the main political changes in Western Europe has been the electoral upsurge of extreme right-wing parties. However, while the electoral support of these movements has been studied extensively, their membership has largely been ignored. This book examines who joins the extreme right and why? Drawing upon extensive research and featuring contributions from distinguished social psychologists and political scientists, this book provides the most detailed comparative study yet published of the psychology of right-wing extremist activists. Countries discussed include Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium and France.