Gramsci and Italy’s passive revolution
Gramsci and Italy’s Passive Revolution by John A. Davis, published by Barnes & Noble in 1979, offers an in-depth examination of Antonio Gramsci’s concept of ‘passive revolution’ as it relates to Italy’s 19th-century bourgeois state. This edition spans 278 pages and is presented in English. The book comprises seven essays that delve into various themes surrounding the economic and social foundations of the Liberal state, highlighting the complexities that allowed for economic growth while simultaneously hindering social and political advancement.
Readers will find a critical exploration of Gramsci’s interpretation of modern Italian history, as the essays analyze the interplay of social and economic relations that contributed to the formation of the Liberal state. The work also addresses the historical context leading to the rise of Italian fascism, engaging with debates and controversies among Italian historians. Through this detailed study, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the limitations of the Liberal state and its transition to fascism, making it a significant contribution to the discourse on Italy’s historical trajectory.
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Antonio Gramsci used the term ‘passive revolution’ to describe the limitations and weaknesses of the 19th century bourgeois state in Italy which permitted economic development whilst thwarting social and political progress. This detailed study consists of seven essays each exploring a different theme of the economic and social basis of the Liberal state, providing a broad understanding of the background against the emergence of Italian fascism and present a number of debates and controversies amongst Italian historians. By critical discussion of Gramsci’s reading of modern Italian history, the essays present an analysis of the structure and development of social and economic relations in the formation of the Liberal state, illustrating the transition from liberalism to fascism.
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