Encyclopedia of Contemporary Italian CultureThis rigorously compiled A-Z volume offers rich, readable coverage of the diverse forms of post-1945 Italian culture. With over 900 entries by international contributors, this volume is genuinely interdisciplinary in character, treating traditional political, economic, and legal concerns, with a particular emphasis on neglected areas of popular culture. Entries range from short definitions, histories or biographies to longer overviews covering themes, movements, institutions and personalities, from advertising to fascism, and Pirelli to Zeffirelli. The Encyclopediaaims to inform and inspire both teachers and students in the following fields: *Italian language and literature *Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences *European Studies *Media and Cultural Studies *Business and Management *Art and Design It is extensively cross-referenced, has a thematic contents list and suggestions for further reading. |
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User Review - Not Available - Book VerdictAn abecedarian volume edited by Moliterno (formerly Italian studies, Australian National Univ.), this thorough, expansive reference book focuses on post$World War II Italian culture. Entries, which ... Read full review
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Catholicism in Modern Italy: Religion, Society and Politics Since 1861 John Francis Pollard No preview available - 2008 |
Catholicism in Modern Italy: Religion, Society and Politics Since 1861 John Francis Pollard No preview available - 2008 |
Bibliographic information
| Title | Encyclopedia of Contemporary Italian Culture Volume 5 of Encyclopedias of Contemporary Culture Series Routledge world reference |
| Editor | Gino Moliterno |
| Edition | annotated |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis, 2000 |
| ISBN | 0415145848, 9780415145848 |
| Length | 677 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Europe / Italy Reference / General Social Science / Reference |
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