{"product_id":"9788412604887","title":"ANTONIO GRAMSCI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntonio Gramsci\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exhaustive and rigorous biography by Andrew Pearmain rescues the figure of Antonio Gramsci, the Marxist theorist and founder of the Italian Communist Party, placing him in the political and historical context that forged his most influential ideas. Drawing on new letters and his celebrated Prison Notebooks, the author unveils the man behind the myth: his personal life, his contradictions, and his intellectual struggle against fascism. The book offers a complete vision of how Gramsci, imprisoned by Mussolini, developed key concepts such as cultural hegemony, offering keys to understanding the political crises of the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book reconstructs the vital and intellectual trajectory of Antonio Gramsci, from his childhood in Sardinia to his death after a long imprisonment. The work delves into the context of interwar Italy, where the rise of fascism and the failure of the left led Gramsci to rethink Marxist theory. Through a detailed analysis of his correspondence and his prison writings, the biography shows his evolution as a thinker, his personal relationships (with his wife Julia Schucht and his family), and his struggle against illness and isolation. It explores his reflections on the crisis of authority, the need to educate the masses, and the construction of a new hegemony, showing how his ideas, born in defeat, remain vital for interpreting the current world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and intellectual biography of Antonio Gramsci.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of Marxism and the theory of cultural hegemony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of Italian fascism and interwar Italy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife in prison and intellectual resistance under a dictatorship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between political theory, mass culture, and revolutionary action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the political history of the 20th century, students and scholars of political science, sociology, and philosophy, as well as anyone who wants to understand the roots of contemporary critical thought. It is also an essential read for those looking for a human and complex biography of one of the most influential intellectuals of the left, far from idealizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of Gramscian concepts (hegemony, crisis of authority) applied to their original historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and documented view of Gramsci’s personality, relationships, and personal struggles, humanizing the theorist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to interpreting current political crises based on the analysis of a period of transition and rupture similar to our own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rigorous and updated account that incorporates new documentary sources, offering a fresh perspective on his legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e PEARMAIN, ANDREW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLAVE INTELECTUAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e BIOGRAPHY: HISTORICAL, POLITICAL AND MILITARY, TRUE STORIES OF HEROISM, FORTITUDE AND SURVIVAL, LITERARY ESSAYS, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND THEORY, MARXISM AND COMMUNISM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLAVES DE SIGLO XXI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 709 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis biography by Andrew Pearmain stands out for its documentary rigor and its ability to intertwine Gramsci's personal life with his most transcendental theoretical production. By avoiding idealization and showing the character's contradictions, the work offers a credible and deeply human portrait that enriches the understanding of his thought. It is a valuable read for both specialists and neophytes, as it manages to explain the enduring relevance of Gramsci without simplifications, connecting his ideas with the political and social dilemmas of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CLAVE INTELECTUAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407246352731,"sku":"9788412604887","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841260488.jpg?v=1781851008","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412604887","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}