Gramsci, Class and Post-Marxism

M. Donaldson, University of Wollongong

Abstract

Often Gramsci is presented in the social sciences, particularly by post-Marxists, as a precursor of and justification for abandoning the concept of class. This is incorrect. This article outlines Gramsci’s ideas of class, class composition, formation and alliance which Gramsci based on a detailed, accurate reconnaissance of the Italy of his time.

Citation

Donaldson, M. (2008) "Gramsci, Class and Post-Marxism," International Gramsci Journal: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 2.
Available at: http://ro.uow.edu.au/gramsci/vol1/iss1/2