definition fascism
Michael Mann is an historical sociologist and Professor of Sociology at UCLA. In his book Fascists (Cambridge University Press, 2004) he provides the following definition: âFascism is the pursuit of a transcendent and cleansing nation-statism through paramilitarism.â (Mann, op. cit., p. 13). Definition of terms: Â· Transcendence: Belief that the state can transcend social conflict and blend all social classes into a harmonious whole. Belief in the power of political ideology to transcend human nature and produce a better world.