Full Description
This book investigates how the radical left navigates the terrain of nationalism. Traversing Spain, Italy and Portugal, this in-depth study examines how radical left parties either embrace, rebuff or reshape nationalistic sentiments. From Spain's Podemos grappling with Franco's legacy, Italy's radical left switching from anti-fascist patriotism to cosmopolitanism, to Portugal's revolutionary echoes in left-leaning banal nationalism, the book offers comprehensive insight into the often-overlooked relationship between radical left politics and national identity. Through discourse analysis, interviews and participant observation, it delves into the reasons behind certain political positions and how they manifest discursively. A must-read for those eager to decipher the crossroads of national identity and left-wing politics in contemporary Europe.
Contents
1. Introduction.- 2. Conceptual Framework.- 3. Setting the Scene: The Radical Left and the Nation.- 4. The Spanish Case. What Is Spain? Franco's Legacy and Podemos' Patriotism.- 5. The Italian Case. Italy's Wheezing Left Between the Shadow of Its Past and New Challenges.- 6. The Portuguese Case. Left-Leaning Banal Nationalism in Portugal.- 7. Comparing the Results.- 8. Conclusion.
