A review by marshaskrypuch
The Extreme Gone Mainstream: Commercialization and Far Right Youth Culture in Germany by Cynthia Miller-Idriss

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.