The dialectic of position and maneuver [e-book] : understanding Gramsci's military metaphor / by Daniel Egan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Egan, Daniel, 1963-

Series:

Studies in Critical Social Sciences 94.

Studies in critical social sciences ; v. 94

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military art and science--Philosophy.

Military art and science.

Maneuver warfare.

Philosophy, Marxist.

Communist strategy.

Gramsci, Antonio, 1891-1937--Criticism and interpretation.

Gramsci, Antonio.

Gramsci, Antonio, 1891-1937.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (150 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Brill, [2016]

Summary:

In The Dialectic of Position and Maneuver , Daniel Egan examines the role that the military metaphors of war of position and war of maneuver play in Antonio Gramsci’s social theory. The foundation for this analysis is the different ways in which Marxists have understood war and military strategy since the mid-nineteenth century. In doing so, Egan argues that the distinction between war of position and war of maneuver which is so central to Gramsci’s work as well as contemporary interpretations of his work must be understood in a more dialectical manner. This conclusion is important not only in terms of Gramsci’s social theory, but also for understanding the limits and possibilities of contemporary political strategies for the left worldwide.

Contents:

Preliminary Material

Introduction: Marxism and the Military Metaphor

Gramsci’s Marxism

War of Maneuver and War of Position

Marxism and Insurrection

Soviet Military Doctrine

Marxism and Guerrilla Warfare

Conclusion: Lessons for Socialist Political Strategy

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

90-04-26874-X

OCLC:

960043626

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004268746 DOI