Encyclopedia of Contemporary Italian Culture

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Encyclopedia of Contemporary Italian Culture

This A-Z book was carefully compiled and contains extensive information on the various aspects of Italian culture since 1945. With more than 900 entries from people worldwide, this book is truly interdisciplinary. It covers standard political, economic, and legal issues, focusing on popular culture topics that have received limited attention. The entries range from short explanations, histories, or biographies to longer overviews of themes, movements, institutions, and people, from advertising to fascism and Pirelli to Zeffirelli.

The Encyclopaedia is meant to give teachers and students information and ideas in the following fields:

  • Italian language and literature
  • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Media and Cultural Studies
  • Business and Management
  • Art & Design

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