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The Pull to the Right in Western Europe: an Analysis of Electoral Support for the Extreme-Right

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. Concerning issues, personal disaffection for immigrants, favoring nationalistic hiring practices, and free-market tendencies were significant variables. Opposition to feminism and pride to be from one's nation were insignificant explanations for extreme-right support. Implications of the analysis are discussed as are issues concerning future research.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc278202
Date12 1900
CreatorsFletcher, Jody D. (Jody Daniel)
ContributorsReban, Milan Jan, Sahliyeh, Emile F., Clarke, Harold D.
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatxi, 162 leaves : ill., Text
CoverageEurope
RightsPublic, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Fletcher, Jody D. (Jody Daniel)

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