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Focusing on the evolution of capitalism in Western Europe, particularly Germany since the 1990s, the book examines the implications for open society and liberal democracy. It delves into authoritarian tendencies and their escalation through right-wing alliances, framed by a longitudinal study on 'group-focused enmity.' Heitmeyer employs a 'concentric escalation continuum' to analyze the dynamics of right-wing movements and the potential dangers they pose to democratic values, especially during crises, offering critical insights into extremism and political alienation.

This international manual is a comprehensive exploration of various research fields, initiated in 1998 to address the growing need for thorough assessments. It features contributions from 81 authors across ten countries, highlighting the collaborative effort to document the "state of the art" in 62 topics.