Censorship in fascist Italy, 1922-43 ; Policies, procedures and protagonists
This is the first comprehensive account of the diversity and complexity of censorship practices in Italy under the Fascist dictatorship. Through archival material it shows how practices of censorship were used to effect regime change, to measure and to shape public opinion, behaviour and attitudes in the twenty years of Mussolini's dictatorship.
264 pages
9780230222854, 0230222854
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Introduction Historiography, Politics and the Idea of Commonsense Consolidating Power and Silencing Opposition Giovinezza: Education and the Ethical State Journalism as Mission The Duce's Image Culture Wars Censorship, Secrets and Lies Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
Originally published in: 2007
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