Culture and Customs of Hungary

Informationen zum Autor Oksana Ritz-Buranbaeva, Vanja Mladineo Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chronology 1 Context 2 Religion 3 Language 4 Gender 5 Customs 6 Media 7 Literature 8 Cinema 9 Music 10 Architecture Glossary Selected Bibliography Index About the Authors and Contributor ...

Product details

• Authors: Oksana Buranbaeva, Oksana/ Mladineo Buranbaeva, Vanja Mladineo, Mladineo Vanja, Oksana Ritz-Buranbaeva
• Publisher: Greenwood Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2011
• EAN: 9780313383694
• ISBN: 978-0-313-38369-4
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Cultures and Customs of the World; Culture and Customs of Europe; Cultures and Customs of the World; Culture and Customs of Europe
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Sociology, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Sociology: customs & traditions, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, Hungary, Cultural studies: customs and traditions, Countries and Regions; Geography and World Cultures