Culture and customs of Italy
Title:
Culture and customs of Italy
Author:
Killinger, Charles L.
ISBN:
9780313062803
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Publication Information:
Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2005.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xxiv, 246 p.) : ill., maps.
Series:
Culture and customs of Europe
Culture and customs of Europe.
Contents:
Chronology -- 1. The land, people, and history -- 2. Religion and thought -- 3. Marriage, gender, and family -- 4. Holidays, saints' days, festivals, and food -- 5. Leisure activities and sport -- 6. Literature -- 7. The performing arts -- 8. Art, architecture, and design -- 9. Cinema and mass media -- Glossary.
Abstract:
Presents a detailed overview of Italy's current social customs and culture, covering its people, family life, religion, literature, the arts, festivals, sports, food, and leisure activites.
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Electronic Access:
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