Encyclopedia italian culture

This 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 Encyclopedia aims 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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This encyclopedia examines Russian culture from 1953, Stalin's death, to the present day. Both ‘Russian’ and ‘Culture’ are defined broadly. Given the diversity of the Federation in its ethnic composition and regional characteristics, questions of national, regional, and ethnic identity receive special attention as do Russian-speaking immigrant communities. ‘Culture’ embraces all aspects of culture and lifestyle, high and popular, artistic and material: art, fashion, literature, music, cooking, transport, politics and economics, film, crime – all are covered to give a full picture of the Russian way of life through the extraordinary changes since the middle of the twentieth century. The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Russian Culture is an unbeatable resource on recent Russian culture and history for students, teachers, and researchers. It is a valuable acquisition for both academic and public libraries. Entries include cross-references and often short bibliographies. There is a full index.

About Us | Shipping Policy | Restocking fees | Return Policy Author: Publisher: Greenwood Release Date: 22-01-1992 Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Brand New ISBN: 9780313272004 Title: Italian American Material Culture: A Directory of Collections, Sites, and Festi Notes: Ships Today. Free Shipping. Please note: You will have only one chance to make me an offer so please be reasonable while making offer. Checkout the lowest price available on internet and I might be able to match it. I will not give away book for almost free. Item is non-refundable if item is sold through best offer. If you use buy it now, item is refundable within 30 days. 24*7 Customer Service.

This two-volume set encompasses nearly two decades of American history, beginning with the farm crisis of the mid-1920s, through the 1929 stock market crash, the gradual recovery during the 1930s with Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and World War II. This wide-ranging, multidisciplinary encyclopedia features entries on depression-era politics, government, business, economics, literature, the arts, society and culture. While its main focus is on the Great Depression within the United States, its global impact is also examined.

Unequaled in the amount of information contained within a single volume, and designed to be read as a narrative, the "Encyclopedia" chronicles all the essential facts of American history, from government and politics to science, thought and culture.

The first edition of the successful Encyclopedia of Creativity served to establish the study of creativity is a field in itself. Now completely updated and revised in its second edition, coverage encompasses the definition of creativity, the development and expression of creativity across the lifespan, the environmental conditions that encourage or discourage creativity, creativity within specific disciplines like music, dance, film, art, literature, etc., the relationship of creativity and mental health, intelligence, and learning styles, and the process of being creative. This reference also appeals to a lay audience with articles specifically on the application of creativity to business settings. Available online via ScienceDirect and in limited print release. Named a 2012 Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association's Choice publication Serves as a compendium of reviews of a number of domain-specific areas, such as acting, dance, expressive arts, film, food, music, religion, science, sports, theater, and writing. Creativity and education are examined in articles about thought processes, such as developmental trends in creative abilities and potentials, the enhancement of creativity, intelligence, knowledge, play, prodigies, programs and courses, talent and teaching creativity. Cognitive aspects of creativity can be investigated in articles about altered and transitional states, analogies, attention, cognitive style, divergent thinking, flow and optimal experience, metacognition, metaphors, problem-finding, problem-solving, and remote associates. Covers business and organizational creativity in articles about advertising with art, creative visuals, business/management, creativity coaching, creativity exercises, entrepreneurship, group dynamics, innovation, leadership, organizational culture, organizational development, teams, and training, among others. Explicitly examines the complex interrelationship between society and creativity in articles about awards, conformity and conventionality, the creative sector and class of society, cultural diversity, the dark side of creativity, East vs. West, networking, social psychology, war, zeitgeist, and others. Personal and interpersonal creativity is discussed in articles relating to collaboration, family, life stages, mentors, networking, personal creativity and self-actualization. Focuses on scientific information about creativity, there are also articles that discuss brain and neuropsychology, concepts of creativity, definitions of creativity, expertise, longitudinal studies, researching art, artists and art audiences, research methods, phenomenology research and qualitative research. Online version contains an additional 26 biographies of famously creative people

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America's premiere scholars of popular culture present a hilarious tribute to the all-time highs of lowbrow taste. The Sterns offer the definitive sourcebook of the world's favorite cultural extremes and faux pas. 350 photos, 50 in full-color.

Learn Italian at the Nids Infotech Ltd. We aim to get you speaking and thinking in Italian: you will be immersed in the Italian language from the very first day. Our Italian language courses range from beginner to advanced and, whatever your level, are designed to develop: •Confidence in oral ability •Capacity to understand Italian as it is written and spoken today •Knowledge of contemporary Italian life and awareness of Italian culture Our approach is to immerse you in the Italian language from the very first day. Classes are interactive and you will be expected to participate in classroom activity with your fellow students through the use of spoken Italian, however limited that might be at the beginning. The emphasis is on the practical aspects of the Italian language, and the aim at each level is to enable you to acquire understanding of, and familiarity with, grammatical structures and to build vocabulary in a communicative context in class, to be reinforced through self-study and homework assignments. A course book is included in the fee for all our standard courses. Classroom activities include pair and group work to build confidence in speaking Italian without fear of making mistakes. Listening and reading exercises are based on authentic materials where appropriate, with a strong emphasis on the city of Florence, so that you begin to learn about the city, its culture and customs through the study of the language. Our teachers are all Italian native speakers, qualified to teach Italian as a foreign language to overseas students and with many years' teaching experience. We encourage all our students enrolled for Italian language courses to speak Italian as much as possible outside the classroom, and regular conversation exchanges are arranged with Italian students studying English at the British Institute. Other activities include Aiuto a one-to-one session with an Italian teacher to help you with any particular difficulties; You can also combine your study of Italian with our History of Art courses focusing on the Art of Renaissance Italy.

Learn Italian at the Nids Infotech Ltd. We aim to get you speaking and thinking in Italian: you will be immersed in the Italian language from the very first day. Our Italian language courses range from beginner to advanced and, whatever your level, are designed to develop: • Confidence in oral ability • Capacity to understand Italian as it is written and spoken today • Knowledge of contemporary Italian life and awareness of Italian culture Our approach is to immerse you in the Italian language from the very first day. Classes are interactive and you will be expected to participate in classroom activity with your fellow students through the use of spoken Italian, however limited that might be at the beginning. The emphasis is on the practical aspects of the Italian language, and the aim at each level is to enable you to acquire understanding of, and familiarity with, grammatical structures and to build vocabulary in a communicative context in class, to be reinforced through self-study and homework assignments. A course book is included in the fee for all our standard courses. Classroom activities include pair and group work to build confidence in speaking Italian without fear of making mistakes. Listening and reading exercises are based on authentic materials where appropriate, with a strong emphasis on the city of Florence, so that you begin to learn about the city, its culture and customs through the study of the language. Our teachers are all Italian native speakers, qualified to teach Italian as a foreign language to overseas students and with many years' teaching experience. We encourage all our students enrolled for Italian language courses to speak Italian as much as possible outside the classroom, and regular conversation exchanges are arranged with Italian students studying English at the British Institute. Nids language Academy Opp.Dera Satkartar Near Masand Chowk Jalandhar

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