| From Good King Wenceslas to the Good Soldier Svejk: A Dictionary of Czech Popular Culture Contributor(s): Roberts, Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 963732626X ISBN-13: 9789637326264 Publisher: Central European University Press OUR PRICE: $62.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2005 Annotation: Roberts' book follows in the tradition of recent scholarship that seeks to emphasize the importance of popular culture and the wealth of knowledge that can be gained through an analysis of the daily lives and practices of individuals. Focusing on popular songs, movie stars, famous athletes, traditional dishes, and children's games that are second nature to every Czech, Roberts' work serves as an introduction to Czech popular culture. This dictionary is a sizeable achievement as it offers an English readership an invaluable source of information to a rich body of material that has thus far remained ephemeral. The six hundred entries are cross-referenced and allow readers to pursue particular topics in greater depth. Written in a readable style this work is easily accessible to a wide readership. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Eastern Europe - General - History | Reference |
| Dewey: 306.094 |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 6.46" W x 9.3" (0.97 lbs) 222 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Roberts' book follows in the tradition of recent scholarship that seeks to emphasize the importance of popular culture and the wealth of knowledge that can be gained through an analysis of the daily lives and practices of individuals. Focusing on popular songs, movie stars, famous athletes, traditional dishes, and children's games that are second nature to every Czech, Roberts' work serves as an introduction to Czech popular culture. This dictionary is a sizeable achievement as it offers an English readership an invaluable source of information to a rich body of material that has thus far remained ephemeral. The six hundred entries are cross-referenced and allow readers to pursue particular topics in greater depth. Written in a readable style this work is easily accessible to a wide readership. |
