The Global Rise of the Far Right: Agrarian Change and Peasant Politics

Far-right nationalist parties have surged in electoral support around the world in recent years, often by appealing to rural voters who feel left behind by globalization and modernization. This book examines the relationship between agrarian change and the rise of the far right, drawing on case studies from around the world to show how the far right has exploited rural discontent to gain political power.

Counterrevolution: The global rise of the far right (Agrarian Change and Peasant Series Book 8)

by Robert K. Schaeffer

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Language	:	English
File size	:	2188 KB
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The Causes of Rural Discontent

There are several factors that have contributed to the rise of rural discontent around the world, including:

• The decline of traditional farming systems
• The loss of rural jobs
• The out-migration of young people
• The lack of access to essential services
• The perception that rural communities are being ignored by governments.

These factors have created a sense of alienation and resentment among many rural voters, who feel that their way of life is under threat.

The Far Right's Appeal to Rural Voters

The far right has been able to exploit rural discontent by offering simple solutions to complex problems. The far right claims that it can protect rural communities from the negative effects of globalization and modernization. It promises to bring back jobs, restore traditional values, and reduce immigration.

The far right's message resonates with many rural voters who feel that they have been forgotten by the political establishment. The far right has been particularly successful in recruiting voters from among the white working class, who have been hit hard by economic globalization.

Case Studies

The book includes case studies from around the world that illustrate the relationship between agrarian change and the rise of the far right. These case studies include:

• The United States
• France
• Germany
• India
• Brazil

The case studies show how the far right has exploited rural discontent to gain political power in different countries around the world.

The rise of the far right is a global phenomenon that is fueled by agrarian change and rural discontent. The far right has been able to exploit the fears and anxieties of rural voters by offering simple solutions to complex problems. The book concludes by arguing that it is important to address the root causes of rural discontent in Free Download to prevent the further rise of the far right.

Counterrevolution: The global rise of the far right (Agrarian Change and Peasant Series Book 8)

by Robert K. Schaeffer

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2188 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	225 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE