Mark Mcnally

Antonio Gramsci - Critical Explorations in Contemporary Political Thought Mark Mcnally 1st ed. 2015 edition

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; The thought of Antonio Gramsci continues to enjoy widespread appeal in contemporary political and social theory. This book draws together some of the world's leading scholars on Gramsci to critically explore key ideas, debates and themes in his work in an accessible manner, relating them to contemporary politics and society. Biographical Note: Mark McNally is Lecturer in Politics at the University of the West of Scotland, UK. His research interests are in the history of political thought, democratic theory, ideology, and ideological and political conflict in Twentieth Century Ireland. He is co-editor of Gramsci and Global Politics (2009) and has published widely on the nature and application of Gramsci's ideas. Review Quotes: 'This volume could have been subtitled 'Resolving the Gramsci Paradox.' How is it that a political activist and thinker so deeply concerned with the specific crises of his turbulent times has remained such a fertile source of ideas and insights for theorists and critics addressing the most pressing social, political and cultural issues of the twenty-first century? The essays in this volume are distinctive for simultaneously bringing Gramsci's continuing relevance into bold relief while greatly enriching our understanding of the theoretical core of his perdurable writings.' Professor Joseph Buttigieg, University of Notre Dame, USA 'In this most welcome book - a well-timed response to the crisis of neo-liberal hegemony - Gramsci's legacy is inventoried through accurate scholarship and creatively revived with deep political commitment. A brilliant challenge to the trivialization of revolutionary thought and an invitation to critically rethink the history of Marxism beyond slogans.' Dr Fabio Frosini, Universita di Urbino, Italy 'This wide-ranging, coherent and critically engaged collection on the interwoven nature of Gramsci's theoretical and political life as a revolutionary provides exciting and provocative insights into many aspects of Gramsci's work, undermining taken-for-granted readings and showing that he is a thinker situated in his times with an ever-present contemporary relevance.' Professor Bob Jessop, University of Lancaster, UK "Table of Contents: ContentsNotes on ContributorsAcknowledgementsIntroduction: The Life Of A Reflective Revolutionary; Mark McnallyPART I: HISTORICAL CONTEXT1. Gramsci, The United Front Comintern And Democratic Strategy; Mark Mcnally2. Morbid Symptoms: Gramsci And The Crisis Of Liberalism; James MartinPART II: KEY DEBATES3. Intellectuals And Masses: Agency And Knowledge In Gramsci; Benedetto Fontana4. Gramsci, Language And Pluralism; Alessandro CarlucciPART III: MAJOR CONCEPTUAL ISSUES5: Gramsci's Marxism: The 'Philosophy Of Praxis'; Peter Thomas6. Conceptions Of Subalternity In Gramsci; Guido LiguoriPART IV: CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE7. Gramsci And 'The International': Past, Present And Future; Andreas Bieler, Ian Bruff And Adam David Morton8. Gramsci And Subaltern Struggles Today: Spontaneity, Political Organization, And Occupy Wall Street; Marcus Green9. The Historical Bloc: Toward A Typology Of Weak States And Contemporary Legitimation Crises; Darrow Schecter10. Gramsci, Hegemony, And Post-Marxism; David HowarthConclusion: Contemporary Themes; Mark McnallyBibliographyIndex

Contributor Bio:  McNally, Mark Mark McNally is Assistant Professor of Japanese History at University of Hawai'i at Manoa.