Culture and Customs of Hungary (Hardcover)

This book provides a one-stop introduction to the history, culture, and personalities of Hungary, a fascinating country located at the heart of Europe and born at the crossroads of civilizations. Hungary today is most certainly a Central European nation in terms of a modern geopolitical and cultural understanding of Europe. Additionally, it has occupied a central position in the constellation of European kingdoms for centuries. The story of Hungary is about a country at the heart of Europe, geographically as well as culturally, and of a people quite distinct from their eastern and western neighbors yet irrevocably intertwined with them in terms of their histories and futures. Culture and Customs of Hungary is an absolute must-have for high school, public, and undergraduate library bookshelves. Readers will explore Hungary's fascinating contemporary life and culture in this unique and all-encompassing reference work that highlights the most important Hungarian historical personalities and explains their role in the development of Hungarian culture and society, as well as their standing in modern Hungary. Topics covered include history; art, including literature, architecture, film, and music; customs and traditions; modern society and culture; media; gender roles; language; and religion. A chronology of key events in Hungarian history starting with the first traces of human existence through modern day Photographs ranging from Hungary's outstanding personalities to customs and traditions A bibliography of selected works on major aspects of Hungary's culture A glossary explains key terms concisely

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Cultures and Customs of the World
Release date:	September 2011
First published:	September 2011
Authors:	Oksana Ritz-Buranbaeva • Vanja Mladineo
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	212
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-38369-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Customs
LSN:	0-313-38369-3
Barcode:	9780313383694

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