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marshaskrypuch's review against another edition
4.0
A thought provoking and informative book, but a bit dry for a casual reader. It's fascinating to read about a subset of young men who are at risk for being sucked in to the far-right movement and also about the clothing companies who somewhat enable this, sometimes intentionally and sometimes inadvertently. It was interesting to read about the subset of youth who were attracted to the far-right movement -- those who are not a part of another group, feel like outsiders, are poorly educated and from poorer families and are looking for something to be proud of. The author doesn't just identify the problem, she gives ideas for a solution. While reading this book I was struck by the similarities between these kids attracted to the far-right with those attracted to ISIS. Really the same thing and also the same portal, just different targets.
Thank you, Netgalley, for the e-review copy of this book.
Thank you, Netgalley, for the e-review copy of this book.
elenaakers's review against another edition
5.0
As someone who studies the far-right and is about to go become a teacher in a German school, this book about how students interact with the far-right via material culture was fascinating!! This book is slightly more academic than the author’s more recent book, but likely approachable for those who enjoy nonfiction. A really interesting analysis of culture and cultural materials focusing on a niche subculture. Would recommend for those interested in German culture, the far-right generally, fashion, material culture, or qualitative & ethnographic academic research.
stevendedalus's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting but not especially penetrating view of the change in neo-Nazi symbolism in Germany. It's a depressing chronology of the rise of overt neo-Nazi symbolism and brands from more coded and incidental branding.
Miller-Idriss's catalogue of clothing symbology is devoid of the internet irony that has become so prevalent but shares much of the same content. Her interviews with young right-adjacent men aren't particularly confrontational but offer a bit of insight into how directionless people are seduced by the sense of belonging and purpose.
All of it has been gone round before, and the academic cachet adds a bit more quantitative data, but it's still a depressing read. Especially Miller-Idriss's conclusions that engagement, not banning, is the solution.
Somehow white supremacy keeps rising despite everything, becoming more and more overt.
Miller-Idriss's catalogue of clothing symbology is devoid of the internet irony that has become so prevalent but shares much of the same content. Her interviews with young right-adjacent men aren't particularly confrontational but offer a bit of insight into how directionless people are seduced by the sense of belonging and purpose.
All of it has been gone round before, and the academic cachet adds a bit more quantitative data, but it's still a depressing read. Especially Miller-Idriss's conclusions that engagement, not banning, is the solution.
Somehow white supremacy keeps rising despite everything, becoming more and more overt.
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