Modern Italy
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This innovative textbook places Italy at the heart of modern European history, tracing the often difficult relationship between Italians, the State and the Nation. A breeding-ground for radical political and social organisations, Italy saw the emergence of the first Fascist movements seen on the world stage after the First World War. Later, the country produced an anti-fascist movement which helped to create the biggest Communist Party outside of the Eastern bloc. Across this whole period, the political system has been marked by deep legitimation crises, clientelism and corruption. Economically, Italy struggled to keep up with the major industrial powers, but later created a dynamic small business sector which is the envy of the world.
Modern Italy:
- Uses source material, including contemporary documents and legislation, to explain Italian history, inspire interest and stimulate further discussion
- Is organised around broad thematic chapters (The Nation, The State, Economy and Society, Politics) which introduce students to the main areas of debate
- Includes maps, tables, and boxed material to assist teaching and learning
- Adopts a multi-disciplinary approach making it ideal for teachers and students of European Politics, European Studies, and Italian Studies, as well as for those studying modern Italian history
Clear, concise and well-organised, this essential book introduces readers to the key historical debates, events, and controversies. It helps students to understand the complex nature of Italian history over the last 140 years, without laying out a single and linear version of that history.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface to Second Edition
List of Abbreviations
Map 1: Italy in 1861
Map 2: Italy in 1870
Map 3: Italy since 1919
Introduction: Studying Italy
Themes and Chronologies
Dates and Epochs
Methods of Analysis
Readings
1 The Nation
Defining the Nation
Components of the Nation
The Contested Nation
The Republic and the Nation, 1946-2014
2 The State 69
A Permanent Legitimation Crisis?
Institutions, Rules and Organizations: the Architecture and Structure of the Italian State
Justice, Laws and the Legal System
Enforcing the Law, Protecting the State, Keeping Order, Making War
Raising Money: the State and Taxation
Administering the State: Bureaucracy and Public Services
The Structure of the State: National and Local Institutions
3 Economy and Society
Debates around the Italian Economy and Italian Society: Four Themes
Economic and Social Italies: Country, City, Industry
Industrial Italy
The Post-war Economic Miracle
The State and the Economy: Public and Private Sectors
The 'Southern Question': the Problem of Problems
4 Politics
Analysing Italian Politics
Definitions and Keywords
Organizing Politics
Mass Parties: the Left
Mass Parties: the Church and the Centre Ground of Politics - Catholic Political Parties
The Far Right: Fascist and Neo-Fascist Parties
The Second and Third Republic: new parties and movements after 1992
Rules and Politics
Conclusion: Italy, Democracy and Politics
Appendix 1 Italian Governments from 1860
Appendix 2 Italian Heads of State from 1860
Notes
Bibliography and Further Reading
Index
Product details
| Published | May 07 2014 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Pages | 348 |
| ISBN | 9780230360334 |
| Imprint | Red Globe Press |
| Dimensions | 0 x 0 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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