| Edition |
Revised edition. |
| Description |
xvii, 461 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
Studies in modern European history, 0893-6897 ; v. 16 |
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Studies in modern European history,
0893-6897 ; v. 16.
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| Contents |
Profile of the nation -- Introduction : Italians -- Political and social foundations -- Decisive turning points and constitutional transformation -- Dangers to the state -- U.S.-Italian relations -- The economic recovery -- Industrial change and social transformation -- The two Italies and the southern question -- Emigration, migration, immigration, and social transformation -- Democratizing the education system: reforming an education system that was only for an elite -- Secularization of state and society : the Catholic church : the end of its hegemony within Italian society -- Family : tradition and change -- Women and gender relations -- Cultural modernization : changes and conflicts -- Communications revolution and cultural consumption -- A more open society -- Conclusion : a country in search of equilibrium. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [435]-440) and index. |
| Subject |
Italy -- Politics and government -- 1994-2018
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Italy -- Economic conditions -- 1994-
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Italy -- Social conditions -- 1994-
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Italy -- Social conditions.
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| ISBN |
9781433101878 paperback alkaline paper |
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1433101874 paperback alkaline paper |
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