Politologist
and deputy editor-in-chief of De Correspondent, Rosan Smits, is
the author of the bestselling political science book Dit is fascisme
(released in English as This is Fascism: A Wake-up Call).
This
is Fascism: A Wake-up Call
- Core Premise: The book examines why and how
fascism has returned to Europe and the United States in the 21st century.
It highlights how modern far-right extremism bypasses traditional symbols
like swastikas, relying instead on mass emotional mobilization, right-wing
memes, and the erosion of democratic language.
- The Tools: Drawing from political
philosophy, Smits breaks down the tools used to normalize extreme
ideologies, arguing that modern fascism hollows out democracies from
within, starting with rhetoric rather than military force.
- Acclaim: The book became a #1
bestseller in the Netherlands and received praise from international
figures like Timothy Snyder, Jason Stanley, and Alastair Campbell.
- Availability: You can find the original
Dutch edition, Dit is fascisme on De Correspondent. The English
translated version is available via Atlantic Books and major retailers
like Amazon.
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