{"product_id":"a-political-life-norberto-bobbio-hardback-9780745622156","title":"A Political Life; Norberto Bobbio (Hardback) 9780745622156","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA Political Life\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eNorberto Bobbio\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlberto Papuzzi (Edited by), N Bobbio (Author), Allan Cameron (Translated by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780745622156, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 30 September 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e232 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 15.8 x 2.2 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Political Life\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eBorn 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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\u003ci\u003e.A Political Life\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eI Before the Conflagration. \u003cp\u003eII The Resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII Finding Out About Democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV Dealings with the Communists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV My Teaching Experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI Political Battles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII Peace and War.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII Taking My Leave.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronology of Events.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52406561210648,"sku":"9780745622156","price":49.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780745622156.jpg?v=1784140107","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-political-life-norberto-bobbio-hardback-9780745622156","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}