A Political Life: Norberto BobbioISBN: 978-0-7456-2216-3
Paperback
232 pages
November 2002, Polity
Other Available Formats: Hardcover
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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.