Overview
'This book is a distress signal. Rosan Smits makes it crystal clear how fascism is being normalized at alarming speed. Think it can't happen in Western Democracies? Then read this book - because it already is' -- Rutger Bregman, author of 'Moral Ambition' and 'Humankind' Fascism is back. This time no swastikas, Nazi flags, or deadly bureaucracy, but MAGA hats, right-wing extremist memes, and a triumphant fist held high. For the first time in modern history, far right parties in some European countries have won a larger share of the votes than the Conservatives and the Social Democrats. Fascism hollows out democracies from within. It starts with language, not tanks. With democratic elections, not a coup. But how do fascists mobilise citizens? How has fascism become normalised in Europe again? And how do we stop it? 'A masterful and chilling dissection of the modern ideology of hate' -- Paul Mason, author of 'How to Stop Fascism' 'An excellent read' -- Timothy Snyder, author of 'On Tyranny' 'Few journalists address the major issues of our time. Rosan Smits does. She explains clearly and convincingly what fascism is and why we need to use the word now. A necessary book' -- Simon Kuper 'This book is a mirror. And we would be foolish not to look' -- Carice van Houten
Full Product Details
Author: Rosan Smits
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Edition: Main
ISBN: 9781805466567
ISBN 10: 1805466569
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 11 June 2026
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Tertiary & Higher Education
,
Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release.
Reviews
An excellent read -- Timothy Snyder, author of 'On Tyranny' A wake-up call -- Rutger Bregman, author of 'Humankind'
An excellent read -- Timothy Snyder, author of 'On Tyranny' 'This book is a distress signal. Rosan Smits makes it crystal clear how fascism is being normalized at alarming speed. Think it can't happen in Western democracies? Then read this book - because it already is' -- Rutger Bregman, author of 'Moral Ambition' and 'Humankind' Few journalists address the major issues of our time. Rosan Smits does. She explains clearly and convincingly what fascism is and why we need to use the word now. A necessary book. -- Simon Kuper This book is a mirror. And we would be foolish not to look. -- Carice van Houten
Author Information
Rosan Smits is a political scientist and has conducted research on radicalization and violence in war zones for many years. She led the Conflict Research Unit at the Netherlands Institute of International Relations. Since 2017, she has been deputy editor-in-chief of De Correspondent.
