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Politics · 20 min

How Fascism Works

By Jason Stanley

Understand the insidious, recurring tactics that erode democratic societies, equipping you to recognize and resist their subtle influence.

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“Understand the insidious, recurring tactics that erode democratic societies, equipping you to recognize and resist their subtle influence.”

— Jason Stanley, How Fascism Works

What it is about

Political philosophy, propaganda, democracy, authoritarianism

Who it is for

If you've ever felt a disquieting sense that political discourse is following a familiar, dangerous pattern, this can help you name and understand those mechanisms.

The author

Jason Stanley, a Yale philosophy professor, applies a rigorous academic lens to dissect the historical and contemporary manifestations of fascism, revealing its underlying structure with chilling precision.

About the author

Jason Stanley

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