In our current divided political climate the word "fascist" is an all-purpose insult used by the left to describe members of the alt-right. Much like "socialist" or "liberal" is hurled in the opposite direction.
But what exactly constitutes fascism? In his new book, How Fascism Works, Jason Stanley has a simple formula: fascist politics uses divisiveness to attain power.
He also describes the ten pillars of fascist politics. And he points out that a country need not be fascist to experience fascism. The author pays The Exchange a visit.