Janet Biehl , Peter Staudenmaier
Ecofascism Revisited: Lessons from the German Experience
- ISBN 13:
- 9788293064121
- author:
- Janet Biehl , Peter Staudenmaier
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New Compass Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 188
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.1 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Political History, Fascism & Nazism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ecofascism Revisited: Lessons from the German Experience by Janet Biehl and Peter Staudenmaier explores the surprising connection between ecological ideas and fascist movements in Germany. This re-evaluation of past political assumptions sheds light on the historical roots of reactionary ecology and its ongoing relevance today. The book delves into the contested history of the Third Reich, tracing the evolution of ecofascist ideologies, and examines the ways in which far-right groups have sought to modernize their appeal through ecological themes. An extensive epilogue provides further insight into the historical and political implications of this legacy. By examining the complex relationship between ecology and fascism, Biehl and Staudenmaier offer a nuanced understanding of the darker aspects of environmentalism's past and present.