Italian and Italian American Studies: The Geopolitics of a Troubled Identity

Graziano, M.

This book explains Italy s endless political instability and its historical, cultural and economic roots. It also illustrates why, even after the creation of the Italian state, Italy was never really unified. Piero Gobetti described fascism once as the "autobiography" of the Italian nation. This book explains why today it is possible to describe "berlusconism" - a cultural, political and social phenomenon in Italy- as the most recent version of this country s autobiography.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2010-10-18

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230104136

DOI: 10.1057/9780230113060

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 264