Soudobý výzkum extremismu v Německu a jeho středoevropský dopad
Contemporary Extremism Research in Germany and its Central European Impact
Author(s): Miroslav MarešSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: extremism research; politicization; securitization; institutionalization; political science
Summary/Abstract: This article deals with contemporary trends within research on extremism research in Germany. Institutionalization of this research in structures of political science is described, including the international impact of this research, with specific attention paid to the situation in East Central Europe. Next, the article analyzes development within the so-called “theory of extremism,” including new concepts elaborated by scholars (soft and hard extremism, etc.) and developments dealing with the interconnection with terrorism research. Use of results of extremism research by governmental and international institutions is identified. Finally, criticism of the concept of extremism is presented, including criticism of the concept’s politicization.
Journal: Politologický časopis - Czech Journal of Political Science
- Issue Year: XX/2013
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 526-543
- Page Count: 18
- Language: Czech