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David Renton is a British historian, barrister, and writer known for his works on fascism, anti-fascism, and political movements. He has taught history and law and has written extensively on the intersections of politics, ideology, and social change.
Known for: The New Authoritarians: Convergence on the Right
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The New Authoritarians: Convergence on the Right
In this incisive work, historian and political theorist David Renton examines the rise of new authoritarian movements across the globe. He explores how right-wing populism, nationalism, and anti-democratic tendencies have converged in the 21st century, drawing connections between political, social, and economic forces that have enabled their growth. The book provides a critical analysis of the ideological and structural conditions that have allowed authoritarian leaders to gain traction in democratic societies.
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Historical Background: Classical Fascism and Contemporary Populism
To understand the new authoritarians, we must reconsider the old ones. In the 1930s, fascist movements rose from societies fractured by war, economic collapse, and social upheaval. They promised unity, purification, and renewal through exclusion. They created mass parties, cults of personality, and ...
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Economic Foundations: Neoliberalism and Austerity
Every authoritarian moment carries an economic story. The new authoritarians emerged from the ruins of neoliberal globalization—a system that promised constant growth through deregulation and privatization but delivered inequality, insecurity, and debt. When I trace their rise, I see that it began n...
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About David Renton
David Renton is a British historian, barrister, and writer known for his works on fascism, anti-fascism, and political movements. He has taught history and law and has written extensively on the intersections of politics, ideology, and social change.
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