[ecrea] Extremism, Nationalism and Transgression - final call

Extremism, Nationalism and Transgression (Gylphi) – call for chapters 
Eds. Jason Lee and Andrew Wilson, University of Derby.
We invite proposals for a collection of original interdisciplinary 
essays – Extremism, Nationalism and Transgression to be published in 
Gylphi’s Transgressive Culture series. 
_http://www.gylphi.co.uk/transgressive/index.php_
As events in Norway demonstrated, there remains in Europe a violent 
undercurrent of extremist belief. This belief exists in a milieu which 
has become characterised by violent neo-fascist nationalist rhetoric and 
an increased propensity for transnational discourse. The internet has 
shifted neo-fascist cells from local, parochial operations, to an 
international platform. Breivik’s manifesto has rapidly become a 
resource and inspiration to other, disparate, individuals who would 
otherwise have remained isolated. In this context the neo-fascist 
Wotanism of former Brüder Schweigen David Lane can commingle with the 
Christian nationalism of Breivik, whilst pro-Aryan groups in Australia 
can exchange intelligence and strategies with esoteric neo-fascists in 
the United Kingdom. At once repelled by globalised culture(s), the far 
right has, nonetheless, prospered on the back of the technology that 
facilitates an increased globalism. Where fascism may once have been 
seen as an abreaction to modernity, neo-fascism can be read as a 
postmodern extremism: globalised, inchoate, and immersed in incompatible 
narratives of arguable irrationality.
The aim of this volume is to explore the cultural milieu inhabited by 
extremist groups and individuals, particularly with reference to their 
relationship with transgressive cultures and stigmatized knowledge. 
Potential themes and topics include, but are not limited to: ·　　　　　 
　　　
The appropriation of religious beliefs by extremists ·　　　　　　　　
The evolving understanding of ‘the nation’ in a global mediasphere ·　　 
　　　　　　
Subcultural expressions of extremist belief ·　　　　　　　　
Extremist readings of mainstream popular culture ·　　　　　　　　
Transgressive cultures relationship with extremism
Whilst contributions which draw upon historical evidence are welcome, 
proposals with a focus on recent phenomena and texts will be preferred. 
Prospective contributors should submit a 500 word proposal with 75 word 
bio-note by the 31st October 2011. We welcome proposals from a range of 
disciplines across the humanities and social sciences, especially those 
that transgress boundaries. Please send abstracts to both: Jason Lee 
(j.lee /at/ derby.ac.uk) and Andrew Wilson (a.f.wilson /at/ derby.ac.uk) Jason Lee is 
Professor and Head of Film and Media with Creative and Professional 
Writing at the University of Derby. He has published on conspiracy 
theories, cults, and neo-Nazism, with work translated into seven 
languages. Andrew Wilson is Assistant Head of Applied Social and 
Community Studies, Subject Leader for Joint Honours in Sociology, and 
Subject Leader for Popular Culture and Media at the University of Derby. 
He has published on apocalyptic culture, the cultic milieu, and new 
religious movements.