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Využití sportu pravicovými extremisty
Use of sport by the right-wing extremists

Author(s): Miroslav Mareš
Subject(s): Government/Political systems, Studies in violence and power, Sports Studies
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: sport; right-wing extremism; propaganda; paramilitarism;

Summary/Abstract: This paper deals with framework for analysis the use of sport in the right-wing extremist environment. It analyses the situation in extremist regimes and in subversive movements in various historical periods, mostly in Central European context. As main fields it identifies strengthening of identity of organizations and movements, propaganda of ideas and representatives, infiltration in the civil society and power-structures, preparation of violent activities, cover-activities and attacks against opponents.

  • Issue Year: 5/2011
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 93-104
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Czech