Civilization: Global Histories of a Political Idea - Hardcover

by Patricia Chiantera-Stutte (Editor), Giovanni Borgognone (Editor), Giovanni Borgognone (Contribution by)

From the U.S. military intervention in the Middle East 2001, to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the "clash of civilizations" theses have been widely used. What is their role in framework of identity politics? This book shows the flexible and multiple use of civilizational narratives in historical and political developments and geographical areas.

Author Biography

Patricia Chiantera-Stutte is Associate Professor of History of Political Thought at University of Bari. Giovanni Borgognone is Associate Professor of History of Political Thought at University of Torino.