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OverviewA Political Life is the compelling autobiography of Norberto Bobbio, one of the foremost political thinkers in postwar Italy. In dramatic and lively prose, Bobbio guides us through some of the most significant events of the twentieth century, charting their influence on his life and work. Born in 1909, Norberto Bobbio's early life was marked by the experience of growing up in Mussolini's Italy – an experience that helped to shape his passionate commitment to the anti-fascist cause. As a result of these early experiences, Bobbio has tirelessly emphasized the fundamental, unassailable importance of democratic rights in the modern state. He has been a voice of reason and moderation in a political context where democratic values have often been threatened by extremes. This masterly autobiography traces the development of Bobbio's political thought, providing a penetrating analysis of the changing political landscape of Italy. At the same time, it represents an intimate account of Bobbio's personal experiences, giving a rare insight into the life and work of this distinguished thinker.A Political Life will be of great interest to students and scholars of social and political theory and of Italian politics, as well as to a general readership interested in political biography and contemporary politics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alberto Papuzzi , Allan Cameron , Allan CameronPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: Polity Press Dimensions: Width: 15.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9780745622156ISBN 10: 0745622151 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 30 September 2002 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationNorberto Bobbio is Emeritus Professor of Legal and Political Philosophy at the University of Turin Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |