Italy and its discontents
family, civil society, state, 1980-2001
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Author
Publication
2003 - Palgrave Macmillan., New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
130,000 words, Guess
Page Count
520 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL18197616M
- ISBN-101403961522
- OCLC Control Number51461530
- OCLC Control Numberitalyitsdisconte00gins
- Goodreads1641854
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- LibraryThing164051
Classifications
- LCCDG581 .G554 2003
Description
A major bestseller in Italy, Paul Ginsborg's account of this most recent and dynamic period in Italy's history is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand contemoprary Italy. Ginsborg chronicles a period that witnessed a radical transformation in the country's social, economic and political landscape, creating a fascinating and definitve account of how Italy has coped or failed to cope as it moves from one century to the next. With particular emphasis on its role in italian life, work and culture Ginsborg shows how smaller families, longer lives and greater generation crossover have had significant effects on Italian society. Ginsborg looks at the 2000 elections, the influence of the Mafia, the decline of both Communism and Catholicism, and the change in national identity.
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- Italy and its discontents: family, civil society, state, 1980-2001
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