Reading

There is a large literature on fascism and racism. The following are some useful starting points which provide lessons on what is needed to resist fascism today.

Bambery C 2001 Stopping the Nazi Menace: How to Fight the Fascists Today

London: Socialist Workers Party.

Pamphlet explaining what fascism is, how it persists today and what we can do to stop it.

Behan T 2003 The Resistible Rise of Benito Mussolini London: Bookmarks.

Shows how one group of anti fascists came close to stopping Mussolini but failed because the rest of those opposed to fascism could not take united action.

Fysh P and Wolfreys J 2003 The Politics of Racism in France: Origins, Organisation and Ideology of the French National Front.

Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Griffin R (ed) 1998 International Fascism: Theories, Causes and the New Consensus

London: Arnold

A selection of writings of key figures, with essays by the editor introducing sections. Covers attempts at definitions of fascism with outlines of the central issues in comparative fascist studies.

Lowles N 2001 White Riot: The Violent Story of Combat 18 Bury: Milo Books.

The story of a gang of neo-nazi thugs whose aim was to start a racial war. Covers its rise in the 1990s culminating in the 2001 Oldham riots.

Renton D 2001 This Rough Game: Fascism and Anti-Fascism Stroud: Sutton.

A general history on fascism from the anti fascist viewpoint. Covers what is fascism and why has this form of politics continued to win support? Traces the rise of the movement in Europe during the inter war years. Recent neo-fascism in Europe and America is explored, with the historical links between fascism, nationalism and identity.

Roxburgh A 2002 Preachers of Hate: The Rise of the Far Right London: Gibson Square Books.

Analysis of the startling rise of neo-fascist parties across Europe in recent years. Asks what mistakes the conventional parties are making and how we should respond to the threat.

Searchlight: Against Fascism and Racism Ilford. Monthly magazine. Includes updates on international developments. The archive is an invaluable resource.

TWAFA Facing the Threat: Fascism and the Labour Movement Newcastle and London: Tyne and Wear Anti-Fascist Association and Searchlight.

Outline of trade union opposition to fascism.

Heart of the Valley

Leaflets used by Ribble Valley Against Racism.

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