Fascism is on the rise again and we need to face it. This is a riveting, highly readable analysis of fascism's past and present, from one of Britain's most visionary public intellectualsWill do for fascism what
PostCapitalism did for capitalism, i.e. become a must read, radical take on the key political phenomenon of our age
PostCapitalism has sold 68k copies in paperback so far and been translated into sixteen languagesMason is a regular feature in print and broadcast media and on the events circuit, and has 620k Twitter followers
Paul Mason is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, and film-maker. Previously Economics Editor of Channel 4 News, his books include
PostCapitalism, Clear Bright Future: A Radical Defence of the Human Being, Why It's Kicking Off Everywhere: The New Global Revolutions, and
Rare Earth: A Novel.For its historical depth, analytical vigour and mobilizational potential,
this book is unparalleled. How to Stop Fascism is a visceral reminder of what's at stake, and
every page is an urgent invitation to resist.Paul Mason argues for a broader anti-fascist political movement that may have felt radical ten years ago but now feels only more and more necessary. History is a reminder that we are never far from the risk of living under fascism. It can happen anywhere.
Mason tells that history with passion and sincerity, framing it perfectly against the present.Mason's
How to Stop Fascism is
massively useful ... his one-line definition of the phenomenon
really seized my brain ... a good toolbox.Mason doesn't flinch from questioning rigid orthodoxies. This is
an erudite effort, of interest to anyone looking for a deep exploration of the origins of fascism or fearful that Trump, Bolsonaro or a resurgent far-right across Europe presage a return to humanity's darkest hours.
'For its historical depth, analytical vigour and mobilizational potential, this book is unparalleled ... every page is an urgent invitation to resist' David Lammy MP
The bestselling author of PostCapitalism offers a guide to resisting the far right
The far right is on the rise across the world. From Modi's India to Bolsonaro's Brazil and Erdogan's Turkey, fascism is not a horror that we have left in the past; it is a recurring nightmare that is happening again - and we need to find a better way to fight it.
In How to Stop Fascism, Paul Mason offers a radical, hopeful blueprint for resisting and defeating the new far right. The book is both a chilling portrait of contemporary fascism, and a compelling history of the fascist phenomenon: its psychological roots, political theories and genocidal logic. Fascism, Mason powerfully argues, is a symptom of capitalist failure, and it has haunted us throughout the twentieth century.
History shows us the conditions that breed fascism, and how it can be successfully overcome. But it is up to us in the present to challenge it, and time is running out. From the ashes of COVID-19, we have an opportunity to create a fairer, more equal society. To do so, we must ask ourselves: what kind of world do we want to live in? And what are we going to do about it?
