JOURNAL OF MODERN ITALIAN STUDIES
Scope & Guideline
Chronicling Italy's Artistic and Political Evolution
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Historical Analysis of Fascism and Its Legacy:
The journal frequently examines the rise, impact, and legacy of fascism in Italy, exploring its cultural, social, and political ramifications across various periods. - Cultural Studies and Representation:
Papers often focus on the representation of Italy in literature, film, and other cultural mediums, analyzing how these forms reflect and shape national identity and social issues. - Migration and Transnationalism:
A significant area of focus includes the experiences of migrants and the dynamics of transnational connections, particularly in relation to Italy's historical and contemporary contexts. - Political Movements and Ideologies:
The journal provides a platform for discussing political ideologies, movements, and the evolution of the left and right in Italy, particularly during pivotal moments in Italian history. - Gender Studies and Feminism:
Research addressing women's roles, contributions, and representations in Italian society, particularly in relation to historical events, literature, and political movements, is a key focus area. - Environmental History:
Increasingly, the journal explores Italy's environmental history and the intersection of ecological issues with social and political developments.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Populism and the Far Right:
Recent studies have increasingly focused on the rise of populism and far-right movements in Italy, analyzing their implications for democracy, identity, and social cohesion. - Post-Colonial Perspectives:
The journal is seeing a growing interest in post-colonial studies, particularly in relation to Italy's historical engagements and relationships with Africa and the Middle East. - Digital Humanities and Media Studies:
There is a notable increase in research that intersects digital humanities and media studies, emphasizing the role of digital culture in shaping contemporary Italian identity. - Environmental Politics and History:
Emerging themes include the intersection of environmental issues with political and social history, particularly in relation to climate change and sustainability in Italy. - Intersectionality in Gender Studies:
Recent publications have adopted intersectional approaches to gender studies, examining how race, class, and other social factors intersect with issues of gender in Italian society.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Studies:
The journal has seen a decrease in papers focused solely on traditional literary analysis, as interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate cultural and historical contexts gain traction. - Narrow Nationalism:
Research specifically centered on narrow nationalistic perspectives has declined, giving way to more global and transnational analyses of Italian identity and culture. - Conventional Political History:
There has been a noticeable reduction in studies that focus exclusively on conventional political history, as scholars increasingly adopt more nuanced and intersectional frameworks. - Regional Studies:
Papers focused solely on specific regions of Italy, without a broader context or connection to national or transnational themes, have become less frequent, reflecting a shift towards more holistic approaches.
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