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Italian Neofascism

The Strategy of Tension and the Politics of Nonreconciliation

By: Anna Cento Bull

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Italian Neofascism

The Strategy of Tension and the Politics of Nonreconciliation

By: Anna Cento Bull

During the Cold War Italy witnessed the existence of an anomalous version of a civil conflict, defined as a 'creeping' or a 'low-intensity' civil war. Political violence escalated, including bomb attacks against civilians, starting with a massacre in Milan, on 12 December 1969, and culminating with the massacre in Bologna, on 2 August 1980. Making use of the literature on national reconciliation and narrative psychology theory, this book examines the fight over the 'judicial' and the 'historical' truth in Italy today, through a contrasting analysis of judicial findings and the 'narratives of victimhood' prevalent among representatives of both the post- and the neo-fascist right.

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Modern Italy

A Very Short Introduction

By: Anna Cento Bull

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Modern Italy

A Very Short Introduction

By: Anna Cento Bull

The history of modern Italy is characterized by recurrent cultural and political projects of modernity, rejuvenation, and regeneration; projects which often had their roots in a widespread dissatisfaction with social and political reality, and perceived moral corruption. The Risorgimento, the movement leading to Italian Unification in 1861, explicitly linked the quest for national unity to a process of moral regeneration and progress. Later forms of nationalism and the rise of fascism in the first two decades of the twentieth century advocated a spiritual revolution and the moulding of new Italians through war and violence. The tragic outcome of Italian fascism led to the emergence of new visions of progress during the post-war First Republic, in which European integration was embraced with conviction. In the last 25 years a project of of modernization epitomized by Silvio Berlusconi has characterized Italian politics, invoking a mixture of nationalist themes and an uncritical embracing of consumer and media culture. In this Very Short Introduction Anna Cento Bull addresses the question of what modernity means to Italy, and asks what modern Italy stands for. She considers Italy's political system and style of government, and looks at its economic modernisation and issues with emigration, internal migration and immigration. Bull concludes by looking at the Italian culture and lifestyle, including modern art and architecture, cinema, literature, gastronomy, fashion and sport. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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0191039993

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Social Identities and Political Cultures in Italy

Catholic, Communist and Leghist Communities Between Civicness and Localism

By: Anna Cento Bull

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Social Identities and Political Cultures in Italy

Catholic, Communist and Leghist Communities Between Civicness and Localism

By: Anna Cento Bull

Emanating from a project begun in 1994 for the European studies program at the U. of Bath, this volume reports the results of a survey completed by 888 respondents from a small manufacturing town near Como and an industrial suburb of Milan, Italy (shown on maps.) Given Italy's diverse regional paths to modernity, the questionnaire addressed individualistic, family, and collective values. The results indicate that while family and social ties remain forte, those to political parties and trade unions have weakened. "Leghist" apparently refers to the Catholic-linked Lega Nord (Northern League) party. Includes the questionnaire and supporting tables and figures. Publication of the results of parallel French case studies is pending. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR

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Modern Italy: A Very Short Introduction

By: Anna Cento Bull

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0191039985

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Ending Terrorism in Italy

By: Anna Cento Bull,Philip Cooke

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Ending Terrorism in Italy

By: Anna Cento Bull,Philip Cooke

Ending Terrorism in Italy analyses processes of disengagement from terrorism, as well as the connected issues of reconciliation, truth and justice. It examines in a critical and original way how terrorism came to an end in Italy (Part I), and the legacy it has left behind (Part II). The book interrogates a wide array of published memoirs and a considerable number of new face-to-face interviews with both former terrorists and first and second generation victims In the last two decades, and especially in recent years, former extreme-right terrorists in Italy have started to talk about their past involvement in terrorist violence, including, for the first time, acts of violence which have for decades been considered taboo, that is to say, bomb attacks against innocent civilians. These narratives add to the perspectives offered by members of left-wing terrorist groups, such as the Red Brigades and Prima Linea. Surprisingly, these narratives have not been systematically examined, yet they form a unique and extremely rich source of first-hand testimony, providing invaluable insights into processes of youth radicalization and de-radicalization, the social re-integration of ex-terrorists, as well as personal and collective healing. Even less attention has been paid to the victims’ narratives or stories. Indeed, the views and activities of the victims and their associations have been seriously neglected in the scholarly literature on terrorism, not just in Italy, but elsewhere in Europe. The book therefore examines the perspectives of the victims and relatives of victims of terrorism, who over the years have formed dedicated associations and campaigned relentlessly to obtain justice through the courts, with little or no support from the state and, especially in the case of the bombing massacres, with increasing awareness that the state played a role in thwarting the course of justice. Ending Terrorism in Italy will be of interest to historians, social scientists and policy makers as well as students of political violence and post-conflict resolution. .

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113504080X

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Italian Neofascism

The Strategy of Tension and the Politics of Nonreconciliation

By: Anna Cento Bull

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The Strategy of Tension and the Politics of Nonreconciliation

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Social Identities and Political Cultures in Italy

Catholic, Communist and Leghist Communities Between Civicness and Localism

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Imagination: a Very Short Introduction

By: Jennifer Gosetti-Ferencei

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Imagination: a Very Short Introduction

By: Jennifer Gosetti-Ferencei

Examining philosophical, evolutionary, and literary perspectives, this book explores imagination as a cognitive power and an essential dimension of human flourishing. It demonstrates how imagination plays multiple roles in human cognition and shapes humanity in profound ways, making possible our experience of a meaningful world.

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0198830025

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Ending Terrorism in Italy

By: Anna Cento Bull,Philip Cooke

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By: Anna Cento Bull,Philip Cooke

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The Lega Nord and the Politics of Secession in Italy

By: A. Bull,M. Gilbert

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The Lega Nord and the Politics of Secession in Italy

By: A. Bull,M. Gilbert

Since the late 1980s, the Lega Nord has broken the mould of Italian politics. Federalist, secessionist, populist, it has succeeded in mobilizing the entrepreneurial class of Northern Italy in a campaign against the Italian state. In 1996, it launched the idea of Panadia, a separate Northern Italian nation. This proved to be a step too far, but the Lega remains a political force to be reckoned with, and has propelled 'the Northern question' on to the national stage.

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1403919984

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Book's by Anna Cento Bull

Italian Neofascism

Italian Neofascism

Modern Italy

Modern Italy

Social Identities and Political Cultures in Italy

Social Identities and Political Cultures in Italy

Modern Italy: A Very Short Introduction

Modern Italy: A Very Short Introduction

Ending Terrorism in Italy

Ending Terrorism in Italy

Italian Neofascism

Italian Neofascism

Social Identities and Political Cultures in Italy

Social Identities and Political Cultures in Italy

Imagination: a Very Short Introduction

Imagination: a Very Short Introduction

Ending Terrorism in Italy

Ending Terrorism in Italy

The Lega Nord and the Politics of Secession in Italy

The Lega Nord and the Politics of Secession in Italy

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