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Gramsci And Languages: Unification, Diversity, Hegemony

Historical Materialism, Volume 59
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Gramsci And Languages: Unification, Diversity, Hegemony by Alessandro Carlucci explores Antonio Gramsci's intricate theories on language and its implications for political and cultural hegemony. The book delves into Gramsci's ideas about linguistic diversity and its role in shaping culture and politics, highlighting the dynamic interplay between language, power, and society. Through a detailed examination, it sheds light on how Gramsci's thoughts can be applied to contemporary issues of linguistic identity and political struggles.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the intersection of linguistics and politics, particularly how language influences societal structures and power. It dives into the theme of cultural hegemony, exploring how language impacts national unification and the complexities of diversity. It could appeal to those interested in Antonio Gramsci's ideas and their relevance in contemporary sociopolitical contexts.

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Gramsci And Languages: Unification, Diversity, Hegemony

A ground breaking study that shows Gramsci's originality can be traced to his lifelong interest in language and linguistics.

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Antonio Gramsci (1891-1937) is one of the most-translated Italian authors of all time. After WWII, his thought became influential and remained relevant for decades.

Today it is generally agreed that his Marxism has highly original and personal features, as confirmed by the fact that his international influence has continued to grow since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Gramsci and Languages offers an explanation of this originality and traces the origins of certain features of Gramsci's political thought by looking at his interest in language.

Series: Historical Materialism

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Alessandro Carlucci's Gramsci and Languages: Unification, Diversity, Hegemony is praised for its significant contribution to understanding Gramsci's political and intellectual biography, notably highlighting Sardinia's influence, and the impact of historical linguistics and Bolshevism on Gramsci's thought. The book is considered a meticulous exploration of Gramsci’s relationship with language, offering new insights into untranslated parts of The Prison Notebooks and Gramsci's interactions with contemporaneous scholars. It is regarded as an essential read for philosophers, linguists, and scholars interested in social and cultural politics.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781608464135

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 March 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 389g

Pages: 264

About the Author

Alessandro Carlucci (PhD) is Lector in Italian at the University of Oxford. He has published widely on Gramsci, and is the editor of New Approaches to Gramsci: Language, Philosophy and Politics, special issue of the Journal of Romance Studies (2012).

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