Mussolini's Intellectuals: Fascist Social and Political Thought by A. James Greg

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Mussolini's Intellectuals by A. James Gregor Offers an account of the intellectual figures of Italian Fascism, tracing how the movements ideas evolved in response to social and political developments inside and outside of Italy. This book follows Fascist thought from its beginnings in socialist ideology through its evolution into a separate body of thought and to its destruction. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fascism has traditionally been characterized as irrational and anti-intellectual, finding expression exclusively as a cluster of myths, emotions, instincts, and hatreds. This intellectual history of Italian Fascism--the product of four decades of work by one of the leading experts on the subject in the English-speaking world--provides an alternative account. A. James Gregor argues that Italian Fascism may have been a flawed system of belief, but it was neither more nor less irrational than other revolutionary ideologies of the twentieth century. Gregor makes this case by presenting for the first time a chronological account of the major intellectual figures of Italian Fascism, tracing how the movements ideas evolved in response to social and political developments inside and outside of Italy. Gregor follows Fascist thought from its beginnings in socialist ideology about the time of the First World War--when Mussolini himself was a leader of revolutionary socialism--through its evolution into a separate body of thought and to its destruction in the Second World War.Along the way, Gregor offers extended accounts of some of Italian Fascisms major thinkers, including Sergio Panunzio and Ugo Spirito, Alfredo Rocco (Mussolinis Minister of Justice), and Julius Evola, a bizarre and sinister figure who has inspired much contemporary "neofascism." Gregors account reveals the flaws and tensions that dogged Fascist thought from the beginning, but shows that if we want to come to grips with one of the most important political movements of the twentieth century, we nevertheless need to understand that Fascism had serious intellectual as well as visceral roots. Notes Professor Gregor is one of the rare specialists in Italian fascism to have made a truly original contribution to the study of the subject. His books always provide food for thought and are challenging, intelligent, clear and well written. -- Zeev Sternhell, Hebrew University, Jerusalem This is the only account in either English or Italian of the formation of Italian Fascist thought over a period of forty years. Gregor is the leading specialist in this area in the English-speaking world. His work is strikingly original. -- Stanley Payne, University of Wisconsin, Madison Back Cover "Professor Gregor is one of the rare specialists in Italian fascism to have made a truly original contribution to the study of the subject. His books always provide food for thought and are challenging, intelligent, clear and well written."--Zeev Sternhell, Hebrew University, Jerusalem"This is the only account in either English or Italian of the formation of Italian Fascist thought over a period of forty years. Gregor is the leading specialist in this area in the English-speaking world. His work is strikingly original."--Stanley Payne, University of Wisconsin, Madison Flap "Professor Gregor is one of the rare specialists in Italian fascism to have made a truly original contribution to the study of the subject. His books always provide food for thought and are challenging, intelligent, clear and well written."-- Zeev Sternhell, Hebrew University, Jerusalem "This is the only account in either English or Italian of the formation of Italian Fascist thought over a period of forty years. Gregor is the leading specialist in this area in the English-speaking world. His work is strikingly original."-- Stanley Payne, University of Wisconsin, Madison Author Biography A. James Gregor is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of Italian Fascism and Developmental Dictatorship and The Fascist Persuasion in Radical Politics (Princeton), and The Faces of Janus: Marxism and Fascism in the Twentieth Century (Yale). He has been awarded the title Knight of the Order of Merit of the Republic by the Italian government for his publications on the history of Italy. Table of Contents Preface ix Acknowledgments xi CHAPTER ONE: Some Issues in the Intellectual History of Fascism 1 CHAPTER TWO: The Historic Background and Enrico Corradini 18 CHAPTER THREE: Alfredo Rocco and the Elements of Fascist Doctrine 38 CHAPTER FOUR: Sergio Panunzio: From Revolutionary to National Syndicalism 61 CHAPTER FIVE: Idealism, Ugo Spirito, and the Outlines of Fascist Doctrine 85 CHAPTER SIX: Ugo Spirito and the Rationale of the Corporative State 111 CHAPTER SEVEN: Sergio Panunzio and the Maturing of Fascist Doctrine 140 CHAPTER EIGHT: Camillo Pellizzi, Carlo Costamagna, and the Final Issues 165 CHAPTER NINE: Doctrinal Interlude: The Initiatic Racism of Julius Evola 191 CHAPTER TEN: Doctrinal Continuity and the Fascist Social Republic 222 CHAPTER ELEVEN: Conclusions 246 Index 263 Review One of Choices Outstanding Academic Titles for 2005 "The book succeeds admirably in convincing the reader that, far from being a doctrine based on irrationalism and violence, fascisms foundations are very sophisticated intellectual constructs."--Paul Petzschmann, Political Theory Promotional Professor Gregor is one of the rare specialists in Italian fascism to have made a truly original contribution to the study of the subject. His books always provide food for thought and are challenging, intelligent, clear and well written. -- Zeev Sternhell, Hebrew University, Jerusalem This is the only account in either English or Italian of the formation of Italian Fascist thought over a period of forty years. Gregor is the leading specialist in this area in the English-speaking world. His work is strikingly original. -- Stanley Payne, University of Wisconsin, Madison Prizes Short-listed for Choice Magazine Outstanding Reference/Academic Book Award 2005 Long Description Fascism has traditionally been characterized as irrational and anti-intellectual, finding expression exclusively as a cluster of myths, emotions, instincts, and hatreds. This intellectual history of Italian Fascism--the product of four decades of work by one of the leading experts on the subject in the English-speaking world--provides an alternative account. A. James Gregor argues that Italian Fascism may have been a flawed system of belief, but it was neither more nor less irrational than other revolutionary ideologies of the twentieth century. Gregor makes this case by presenting for the first time a chronological account of the major intellectual figures of Italian Fascism, tracing how the movements ideas evolved in response to social and political developments inside and outside of Italy. Gregor follows Fascist thought from its beginnings in socialist ideology about the time of the First World War--when Mussolini himself was a leader of revolutionary socialism--through its evolution into a separate body of thought and to its destruction in the Second World War.Along the way, Gregor offers extended accounts of some of Italian Fascisms major thinkers, including Sergio Panunzio and Ugo Spirito, Alfredo Rocco (Mussolinis Minister of Justice), and Julius Evola, a bizarre and sinister figure who has inspired much contemporary "neofascism." Gregors account reveals the flaws and tensions that dogged Fascist thought from the beginning, but shows that if we want to come to grips with one of the most important political movements of the twentieth century, we nevertheless need to understand that Fascism had serious intellectual as well as visceral roots. Review Quote The book succeeds admirably in convincing the reader that, far from being a doctrine based on irrationalism and violence, fascisms foundations are very sophisticated intellectual constructs. -- Paul Petzschmann, Political Theory Details ISBN0691127905 Author A. James Gregor Short Title MUSSOLINIS INTELLECTUALS Publisher Princeton University Press Language English ISBN-10 0691127905 ISBN-13 9780691127903 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle Fascist Social and Political Thought Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Birth 1929 Residence US Illustrations black & white illustrations Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9780691127903 UK Release Date 2006-08-13 NZ Release Date 2006-08-13 US Release Date 2006-08-13 Publication Date 2006-08-13 Alternative 9780691120096 DEWEY 320.533094509042 Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 296 AU Release Date 2006-10-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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