The Pull to the Right in Western Europe: an Analysis of Electoral Support for the Extreme-Right
Description:
This study develops a model explaining support for contemporary extreme-right parties. The history and political setting of relevant countries are examined. The research explores necessary state-level conditions, which are postindustrialism, convergence to the center by major parties, and proportional representation. Individual support is probed using survey data with bivariate and probit analyses. Being male and younger proved to be significant variables, while socio-economic status did not. C…
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Date:
December 1998
Creator:
Fletcher, Jody D. (Jody Daniel)
Partner:
UNT Libraries