On 6 April 1967, at the invitation of the Socialist Students of
Austria at the University of Vienna, Theodor W. Adorno gave a lecture
which is not merely of historical interest.
Against the background of the rise of the National Democratic Party of
Germany, which had enjoyed remarkable electoral success in the first
two years after its formation in November 1964, Adorno analysed the
goals, resources and tactics of the new right-wing nationalism of this
time. Contrasting it with the ‘old’ fascism of the Nazis, Adorno
gave particular attention to the ways in which far-right movements
elicited enthusiastic support in sections of the West German
population, 20 years after the war had ended.
Much has changed since then, but some elements have remained the same
or resurfaced in new forms, 50 years later. Adorno’s penetrating
analysis of the sources of right-wing radicalism is as relevant today
as it was five decades ago. It is a prescient message to future
generations who find themselves embroiled once again in a struggle
against a resurgent nationalism and right-wing extremism.
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9781509541461
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2020
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