Purifying the nation: critiques of cultural decadence and decline in British neo-fascist ideology

Steven Woodbridge

Purifying the nation: critiques of cultural decadence and decline in British neo-fascist ideology

Steven Woodbridge

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the British far right's attempts to construct a 'true', authentic and 'wholesome' version of culture since 1945. It analyses the far right's prescription for political and cultural renewal via a brief exploration of three neo-fascist movements operating after 1945: the Union Movement (formed in 1948), the National Front (formed in 1967), and the British National Party (formed in 1982). The chapter provides a general overview of the common ideas expressed in the discourse of the three movements regarding cultural and aesthetic representations, and how these have shaped the far right's claims about national identity.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Culture of Fascism
Subtitle of host publication	Visions of the Far Right in Britain
Editors	J.V. Gottlieb, T.P. Linehan
Place of Publication	London, U.K.
Publisher	I.B. Tauris
Pages	129-144
ISBN (Print)	9781860647994
Publication status	Published - 2003

Bibliographical note

Note: Revised version of Woodbridge, Steven (2001) Purifying the Nation : British neo-Fascist ideas on representations of culture. In: Dangerous Representations; 01 - 02 Jun 2001, Brighton, U.K.

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Purifying the nation: critiques of cultural decadence and decline in British neo-fascist ideology

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