Nationalism and the Politics of Fear (book)

"Nationalism and the Politics of Fear" examines how political leaders and movements often use fear and exaggerated notions of threat to promote nationalist agendas. The book explores how fear is strategically employed to unify people around a shared identity, often at the expense of inclusion and truth, leading to polarization and authoritarian tendencies. It analyzes historical and contemporary examples, showing how nationalism can be fueled by fear to justify exclusion, suppression, and conflict. Overall, the book offers insight into the dangerous ways fear shapes political strategies and impacts societies.