The Pinocchio Effect: On Making Italians, 1860-1920
In The Pinocchio Effect, Suzanne Stewart-Steinberg examines the cultural and social mechanisms that contributed to the formation of Italian national identity from 1860 to 1920. The work explores how Italy's unification shaped its people during a pivotal historical period, offering insights into the processes of nation-building and cultural transformation.
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The Pinocchio Effect delves into the historical period of Italian unification and its aftermath, examining how national identity was constructed between 1860 and 1920.
Author Suzanne Stewart-Steinberg investigates the cultural dynamics that influenced the making of Italians during this transformative era.
The book addresses the social and political processes involved in forging a cohesive national character in post-unification Italy.
Through a focused lens on this specific timeframe, it highlights key aspects of Italian history and identity formation.
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