The Long Revolution
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The Long Revolution is a seminal 1961 work of cultural theory by Raymond Williams that explores the gradual, interconnected transformations in culture, democracy, and communication in modern society.
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| The Long Revolution canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Long Revolution Context triple: [Raymond Williams, notableWork, The Long Revolution]
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A.
The Inevitable Revolution
The Inevitable Revolution is a political work by Lebanese Druze leader and thinker Kamal Jumblatt that outlines his revolutionary, socialist, and humanist vision for transforming Arab and Lebanese society.
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B.
Permanent Revolution
Permanent Revolution is a seminal Marxist theory text by Leon Trotsky that argues socialist revolutions in less-developed countries must become continuous and international to succeed.
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C.
The Revolution: A Manifesto
The Revolution: A Manifesto is a political book by U.S. Congressman Ron Paul that outlines his libertarian views on limited government, non-interventionist foreign policy, sound money, and individual liberty.
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D.
Guide of the Revolution
Guide of the Revolution was the supreme political and ideological leadership position in Libya under Muammar Gaddafi, embodying his role as the architect and overseer of the Jamahiriya state.
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E.
La rivoluzione
La rivoluzione is a political and revolutionary treatise by Italian patriot Carlo Pisacane, articulating his radical ideas on social justice, insurrection, and the unification of Italy.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Long Revolution Target entity description: The Long Revolution is a seminal 1961 work of cultural theory by Raymond Williams that explores the gradual, interconnected transformations in culture, democracy, and communication in modern society.
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A.
The Inevitable Revolution
The Inevitable Revolution is a political work by Lebanese Druze leader and thinker Kamal Jumblatt that outlines his revolutionary, socialist, and humanist vision for transforming Arab and Lebanese society.
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B.
Permanent Revolution
Permanent Revolution is a seminal Marxist theory text by Leon Trotsky that argues socialist revolutions in less-developed countries must become continuous and international to succeed.
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C.
The Revolution: A Manifesto
The Revolution: A Manifesto is a political book by U.S. Congressman Ron Paul that outlines his libertarian views on limited government, non-interventionist foreign policy, sound money, and individual liberty.
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D.
Guide of the Revolution
Guide of the Revolution was the supreme political and ideological leadership position in Libya under Muammar Gaddafi, embodying his role as the architect and overseer of the Jamahiriya state.
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E.
La rivoluzione
La rivoluzione is a political and revolutionary treatise by Italian patriot Carlo Pisacane, articulating his radical ideas on social justice, insurrection, and the unification of Italy.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ work of cultural theory ⓘ |
| argues |
cultural change is a long-term historical process
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democracy, education, and communication are interconnected revolutions ⓘ |
| author | Raymond Williams NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| criticalApproach |
Marxist-influenced cultural analysis
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historical analysis of institutions ⓘ |
| describes | culture as a whole way of life ⓘ |
| examines |
development of the press
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expansion of literacy ⓘ growth of mass communication ⓘ relationship between culture and democracy ⓘ role of education in cultural change ⓘ |
| focusesOnPeriod |
19th century
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20th century ⓘ |
| follows | Culture and Society NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
cultural theory
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literary criticism ⓘ social theory ⓘ |
| hasNotableConcept |
analysis of culture
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long revolution in culture ⓘ structures of feeling ⓘ |
| hasPart |
essay "Democracy and the Arts"
NERFINISHED
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essay "The Analysis of Culture" ⓘ essay "The Growth of the Popular Press" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasReception |
considered a classic of cultural theory
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widely cited in cultural studies scholarship ⓘ |
| influenced |
British cultural theory
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cultural studies ⓘ media studies ⓘ |
| isSequelTo | Culture and Society NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
British society
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communication ⓘ cultural change ⓘ culture ⓘ democracy ⓘ education ⓘ literary tradition ⓘ mass media ⓘ popular press ⓘ public sphere ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1961 ⓘ |
| publisher | Chatto & Windus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting | modern industrial society ⓘ |
| theoreticalFramework | cultural materialism ⓘ |
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