Gramsci's Political Thought: Historical Materialism, Volume 38 by Carlos Nelson-

Description: Gramsci's Political Thought by Carlos Nelson-Coutinho One of the most succinct and theoretically focused introductions to the thought of Antonio Gramsci available internationally. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Focusing on the central concepts of the Prison Notebooks and relating them to the history of modern political ideas, Gramscis Political Thought demonstrates that Gramscis ideas continue to be relevant for understanding todays world. Written by a leading Brazilian Marxist theorist, this book provides one of the most succinct and theoretically focused introductions to Gramscis thought available in any language. Author Biography Carlos Nelson Coutinho is Professor Emeritus of Political Theory at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. He is the author of several books on political theory, such as: Marxismo e poltica (So Paulo, Cortez, 2008; Santiago de Chile, Lom Ediciones, 2011) and De Rousseau a Gramsci (So Paulo, Boitempo, 2011). Professor Coutinho is editor of the Brazilian version of The Complete Works of Antonio Gramsci (Obras de Antonio Gramsci), published in ten volumes (1999-2004) Table of Contents PrefaceIntroduction by Joseph A. Buttigieg1. Youth, a Contradictory Formation: 1910–181.1. Sardinia1.2. The encounter with Croce and Gentile1.3. Gramsci turns away from the Marxism of the Second International2. Workers Democracy and Factory-Councils: 1919–202.1. LOrdine Nuovo2.2. Gramsci and Bordiga2.3. The defeat of the councils3. The Passage to Maturity: 1921–63.1. From the foundation of the PCdI to the fight against Fascism3.2. The struggle against sectarianism3.3. The first formulations of the concept of hegemony4. Methodological Observations on the Prison Notebooks4.1. The systematic nature of the Notebooks4.2. Gramscis place in the evolution of Marxism4.3. Gramsci as a critic of politics4.4. On the relations between politics, economics and social totality4.5. Gramscis philosophical conceptions5. The Extended Theory of the State5.1. The concept of civil society5.2. Regulated society and the end of the state6. Socialist Strategy in the West6.1. War of movement and war of position6.2. On the concept of passive revolution6.3. From Gramscis proposal of a constituent assembly to Togliattis progressive democracy7. The Party as Collective Intellectual8. The Current Relevance and Universality of Gramsci8.1. Another socialist model8.2. A radical conception of democracy8.3. With Gramsci, beyond GramsciAppendix One: General Will and Democracy in Rousseau, Hegel and Gramsci1.1. The priority of the public1.2. Rousseau and the general will1.3. Hegel and the determinations of will1.4. Gramsci and hegemony as contractAppendix Two: The Neoliberal Age: Passive Revolution or Counter-Reformation?2.1. Passive revolution2.2. Counter-reformation2.3. The welfare-state as passive revolution2.4. Neoliberalism as counter-reformation2.5. TransformismAppendix Three: Gramsci and Brazil3.1. Reception3.2. UsesReferences Index Review [This publication] provides a wonderful opportunity to draw some attention to the debates on Gramsci in Latin America [...]. and is an essential window through which to view debates in and beyond Brazil. Adam David Morton, For the Desk Drawer Gramscis Political Thought ... offers a unique vantage point into South American Gramscian studies not previously afforded to the Anglophone scholar one of [its] strengths is its decisive and clear account of Gramscis own interpretation of Leninism as a living and vibrant practice, making no allowances for theoretical laziness and dogmatism. Coutinho endeavours to present Gramsci (in the pre-carceral era as well as that of the Notebooks) as an ever-vigilant challenger to dogmatic approaches to Marxism. Chris Walsh, International Socialist Group[This publication] provides a wonderful opportunity to draw some attention to the debates on Gramsci in Latin America [...]. and is an essential window through which to view debates in and beyond Brazil.—Adam David Morton, For the Desk Drawer "Gramscis Political Thought ... offers a unique vantage point into South American Gramscian studies not previously afforded to the Anglophone scholar … one of [its] strengths is its decisive and clear account of Gramscis own interpretation of Leninism as a living and vibrant practice, making no allowances for theoretical laziness and dogmatism. Coutinho endeavours to present Gramsci (in the pre-carceral era as well as that of the Notebooks) as an ever-vigilant challenger to dogmatic approaches to Marxism. "—Chris Walsh, International Socialist Group Promotional Features in Historical MaterialismPromotion targeting left academic journalsPublished to coincide with the annual Historical Materialism conferenceSocial Media marketing campaign Long Description Focusing on the central concepts of the Prison Notebooks and relating them to the history of modern political ideas, Gramscis Political Thought demonstrates that Gramscis ideas continue to be relevant for understanding todays world. Written by a leading Brazilian Marxist theorist, this book provides one of the most succinct and theoretically focused introductions to Gramscis thought available in any language. Review Quote [This publication] provides a wonderful opportunity to draw some attention to the debates on Gramsci in Latin America [...]. and is an essential window through which to view debates in and beyond Brazil. Competing Titles The Gramscian Moment Peter Thomas 9781608461165 36 Haymarket Books 11/10 Antonio Gramsci Antonio Santucci 9781583672105 16 Monthly Review 04/10 Gramscis Marxism Carl Boggs 9780904383034 Pluto Press 01/76 Description for Sales People Gramsci continues to be one of the most influential and widely read cultural theorist in the american academy Widely regarded as among the best introductions to Gramscis thought available in any language Details ISBN1608462773 Short Title GRAMSCIS POLITICAL THOUGHT Pages 198 Language English ISBN-10 1608462773 ISBN-13 9781608462773 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2013 Series Historical Materialism Imprint Haymarket Books Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States Subtitle Historical Materialism, Volume 38 Series Number 38 NZ Release Date 2013-09-26 UK Release Date 2013-09-26 Author Carlos Nelson-Coutinho Publisher Haymarket Books DEWEY 320.5315 Audience General AU Release Date 2013-08-12 Publication Date 2013-08-13 US Release Date 2013-08-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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