Palgrave Studies in European Political Sociology: Rejecting or Reclaiming the Nation

Custodi, Jacopo

This book investigates how the radical left navigates the terrain of nationalism. Traversing Spain, Italy and Portugal, this in-depth study examines how radical left parties either embrace, rebuff or reshape nationalistic sentiments. From Spain’s Podemos grappling with Franco’s legacy, Italy’s radical left switching from anti-fascist patriotism to cosmopolitanism, to Portugal’s revolutionary echoes in left-leaning banal nationalism, the book offers comprehensive insight into the often-overlooked relationship between radical left politics and national identity. Through discourse analysis, interviews and participant observation, it delves into the reasons behind certain political positions and how they manifest discursively. A must-read for those eager to decipher the crossroads of national identity and left-wing politics in contemporary Europe.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2025-01-21

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783031489280

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-48926-6

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 266