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The Italian Democratic Party and New Labour

The Crisis of the European Left

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Authors:
  1. Luciano M. Fasano

    1. University of Milan, Milano, Italy

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  2. Paolo Natale

    1. University of Milan, Milano, Italy

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  3. James L. Newell

    1. University of Urbino, Urbino, Italy

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  • Offers a comprehensive and compelling discussion of the European left's evolution
  • Explores the challenges faced by these parties as they navigate their post-communist heritage
  • Is a must-read for political enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in the changing landscape

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In this intriguing book, professors Fasano, Natale and Newell offer a comprehensive and compelling discussion of the European left's evolution. As the left grapples with its historical legacy and attempts to connect with voters in a changing political landscape, the authors examine the journey of the Italian Democratic Party (PD) from its inception to the present day, shedding light on its evolution and struggles. Drawing a fascinating parallel with the UK's New Labour, the book explores the challenges faced by these parties as they navigate their post-communist heritage. A timely exploration of social-democratic politics in an era of populism, this book is a must-read for political enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in the changing landscape of the left in all the European countries.

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiii
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  2. European Socialist Parties Trends: Where Socialdemocratic Parties Are Going After the Berlin Wall Crash

    • Luciano M. Fasano, Paolo Natale, James L. Newell
    Pages 1-30

  3. A Brief History of the Italian Democratic Party and Its (Declining) Support

    • Luciano M. Fasano, Paolo Natale, James L. Newell
    Pages 31-68

  4. New Labour and the Italian PD

    • Luciano M. Fasano, Paolo Natale, James L. Newell
    Pages 69-97

  5. Ten Secretaries in Fifteen Years: Leadership and Organisational Changes

    • Luciano M. Fasano, Paolo Natale, James L. Newell
    Pages 99-134

  6. Back to the Future: Reflections on Prospects for the European Left

    • Luciano M. Fasano, Paolo Natale, James L. Newell
    Pages 135-153

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 155-169
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Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Milan, Milano, Italy

    Luciano M. Fasano, Paolo Natale

  • University of Urbino, Urbino, Italy

    James L. Newell

About the authors

Luciano M. Fasano is professor of Politics at the University of Milan, Italy. He is founding partner of Candidate and Leader Selection, the Italian Society of Political Science’s Standing group on the Italian primaries. Recent books: L’ultimo partito. Dieci anni di Partito Democratico (Giappichelli, 2017); Il Partito Democratico dei Nativi (Epoké, 2019); Il sistema politico italiano (Laterza, 2019).

Paolo Natale is professor of Political Sociology at the University of Milan, Italy. He is an editor for the newspaper la Repubblica and the web magazines Gli Stati Generali and Fondazione Hume, and a member of the Executive Committee of the Italian Society on Electoral Studies. Recent books: Politica a 5 stelle (Feltrinelli, 2013); L’ultimo partito (Giappichelli, 2017); Movimento 5 stelle: dall’opposizione al governo (Mimesis, 2018); Sondaggi (Laterza, 2022). 

James L. Newell is former professor of Politics at the University of Salford, UK, and currently adjunct professor at the University of Urbino, Italy. He is founding co-editor of the journal Contemporary Italian Politics and co-founder of the UK Political Studies Association’s Italian Politics Specialist Group. Recent books: Corruption in Contemporary Politics: A New Travel Guide (Manchester University Press, 2018); Silvio Berlusconi: A Study in Failure (Manchester University Press, 2019); European Integration and the Crisis of Social Democracy (Palgrave Macmillan, 2022).

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Italian Democratic Party and New Labour

  • Book Subtitle: The Crisis of the European Left

  • Authors: Luciano M. Fasano, Paolo Natale, James L. Newell

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54059-2

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-54058-5Published: 17 March 2024

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-54059-2Published: 16 March 2024

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXIII, 169

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 6 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: European Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Leadership

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