Right-Wing Extremism in Canada

Description

This book comprehensively examines right-wing extremism (RWE) in Canada, discussing the lengthy history of violence and distribution, ideological bases, actions, organizational capacity and connectivity of these extremist groups. It explores the current landscape, the factors that give rise to and minimise these extremist groups, strategies for countering these groups, and the emergence of the ‘Alt-Right’. It draws on interviews with law enforcement officials, community activists, and current and former right-wing activists to inform and offer practical advice, paired with analyses of open source intelligence on the state of the RWE movement in Canada. The historical and contemporary contours of right-wing extremism in Canada are situated within the social, political, and cultural landscape that has shaped the movement. It will be of particular interest to students and researchers of criminology, sociology, social justice, terrorism and political violence. Front Matter ....Pages i-x Thinking About Right-Wing Extremism in Canada (Barbara Perry, Ryan Scrivens)....Pages 1-22 Tracing the History of Right-Wing Extremism in Canada (Barbara Perry, Ryan Scrivens)....Pages 23-57 Looking In: Group Dynamics of the Canadian Right-Wing Extremist Movement (Barbara Perry, Ryan Scrivens)....Pages 59-88 Permission to Hate in Canada (Barbara Perry, Ryan Scrivens)....Pages 89-119 Resisting the Right: Countering Right-Wing Extremism in Canada (Barbara Perry, Ryan Scrivens)....Pages 121-141 Epilogue: The Trump Effect on Right-Wing Extremism in Canada (Barbara Perry, Ryan Scrivens)....Pages 143-172 Back Matter ....Pages 173-277