Review. F. Antonini, Caesarism and Bonapartism in Gramsci. Hegemony and the Crisis of Modernity (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the influence of Gramsci's concepts, particularly regarding populism, on Latin American political dynamics, focusing on the interpretations of the 'pink wave' of leftist governments from 1998 to 2015. It highlights how the analysis of nationalism and passive revolution, through the lens of Gramsci's thoughts, offers renewed insights for the Latin American left. Additionally, it critiques the application of Gramsci's theories, noting the complexities and ideological dilemmas posed by contemporary interpretations.