Austria's future and Waldheim's past
The significance of the 1986 elections
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6406319 |
|---|---|
| Authors | K R Luther, Kurt Luther (0000-0003-1809-6269, University of Lancashire, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1987 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 376-399 |
| Publication date | 1987-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | West European Politics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0140-2382 • E-ISSN: 1743-9655 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01402388708424639 |
| OpenAlex | W2016004514 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 13 |
| References cited | 3 |
In 1986, Austria's image was dominated by the 'Waldheim affair', with allegations that the unedifying presidential election indicated a revival of anti‐Semitism, which ensured both Waldheim's election and the National Council success of the FPÖ. This article argues that, while there clearly was a revival of anti‐Semitism, to attribute the victories of Waldheim and the FPÖ to this factor is simplistic. Instead, attention is directed at more fundamental developments in Austria's political culture, voting behaviour and political agenda, which together will have a greater influence on Austria's future than will Waldheim's past
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| Unique citing works | 13 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,34 |
| Citation span | 1988 - 2020 (33) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 13 |