Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This book comprehensively examines right-wing extremism (RWE) in Canada, discussing the lengthy history of violence and distribution, ideological bases, actions, organizational capacity and connectivity of these extremist groups. It explores the current landscape, the factors that give rise to and minimise these extremist groups, strategies for countering these groups, and the emergence of the 'Alt-Right'. It draws on interviews with law enforcement officials, community activists, and current and former right-wing activists to inform and offer practical advice, paired with analyses of open source intelligence on the state of the RWE movement in Canada. The historical and contemporary contours of right-wing extremism in Canada are situated within the social, political, and cultural landscape that has shaped the movement. It will be of particular interest to students and researchers of criminology, sociology, social justice, terrorism and political violence.
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Acknowledgements
List of Figures
Chapter 1 Thinking About Right-Wing Extremism
Chapter 2 Tracing the History of Right-Wing Extremism in Canada
Chapter 3 Looking In: Group Dynamics
Chapter 4 Permission to Hate
Chapter 5 Resisting the Right: Countering Right-Wing Extremism in Canada
Chapter 6 Epilogue: The Trump Effect(with Dr. Tanner Mirrlees)
Bibliography
Appendix I Right-Wing Extremist Ideologues, Gurus, and Lone Actors in Canada
Appendix II Incidents Related to Right-Wing Extremists in Canada, 1980-2015
Appendix III Right-Wing Extremist Groups in Canada
Index