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| Publisher | Pluto Press |
| ISBN 13 | 9780745327112 |
| Book Subtitle | Liberalism, Conservatism, Communism, Fascism 1914-1991 |
| Book Description | This is a history of political ideologies during the period from the First World War to the collapse of the Soviet Union, famously described by Eric Hobsbawm as 'The Age of Extremes'. By introducing the key ideologies of the twentieth-century: liberalism, conservatism, communism and fascism, and considering them in in relation to each other, Willie Thompson shows how these philosophies often emerged from a common root or merged into a common future, stealing each other's clothes and reinventing themselves as the stark opposite of a competing ideology. This sophisticated yet accessible analysis will be of great interest to students of 20th century history and political theory. |
| Editorial Review | Aptly characterises the deadly contest over which ideology shall prevail, ending with Fascism's destruction in war, communism's dissolution from within, and liberalism/conservatism's emergence intact' -- CHOICE 'Wide-ranging, well-informed and measured in its judgements, Willie Thompson's new book provides a first-rate introduction to movements and ideas in the so-called 'age of ideologies'' -- Professor Kevin Morgan, School of Social Sciences, University of Manchester |
| About the Author | Willie Thompson was Professor of Contemporary History at Glasgow Caledonian University. His books include Work, Sex and Power (Pluto, 2015), Ideologies in the Age of Extremes (Pluto, 2011) and What Happened to History? (Pluto, 2000). He is currently vice-president of the Socialist History Society. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Willie Thompson |
| Publication Date | 24/Feb/11 |
| Number of Pages | 288 |
Ideologies In The Age Of Extremes: Liberalism, Conservatism, Communism, Fascism 1914-1991 paperback english - 24/Feb/11
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