Prison Notebooks by Antonio Gramsci
The book in question is a collection of intellectual and critical writings composed by an influential Marxist thinker while incarcerated by a Fascist regime. These notebooks delve into a wide array of subjects, including political theory, sociology, critical theory, and cultural analysis. Central to the work is the concept of cultural hegemony, which explores how state power and societal norms are maintained not just through force but also through cultural institutions and practices that shape public consciousness. The author's reflections on power, class, and ideology have had a profound impact on contemporary political and social thought, offering a nuanced understanding of the superstructures that govern societal dynamics and the potential for transformative change.
The 2011th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1948
- Nationality
- Italian
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Italian
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- The Hundred Most Influential Books Since The War (WW2) (Central and East European Publishing Project)
- 100 Best Non-Fiction Books (in Translation) of the 20th Century … and Beyond (Counterpunch)