The Italians
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Viking, 2015.
ISBN
9780525428077, 0525428070, 9780143128403, 014312840X
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Public Library District - Stacks | 945 HOO | On Shelf |
| Batavia Public Library District - Adult Nonfiction | 914.5 HOO | On Shelf |
| Berwyn Public Library - Stacks | 945 HOO | On Shelf |
| Bloomingdale Public Library - Nonfiction | 945 HOO | On Shelf |
| Blue Island Public Library - Stacks | 945 HOO | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Viking, 2015.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xvii, 316 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780525428077, 0525428070, 9780143128403, 014312840X
Notes
General Note
Reprinted in 2016,Penguin.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
How can a nation that spawned the Renaissance have produced the Mafia? How could people concerned with bella figura (keeping up appearances) have elected Silvio Berlusconi as their leader, not once, but three times? Sublime and maddening, fascinating yet baffling, Italy is a country of seemingly unsolvable riddles. John Hooper's entertaining and perceptive new book is the ideal companion for anyone seeking to understand contemporary Italy and the unique character of the Italians. Digging deep into their history, culture, and religion, Hooper offers keys to understanding everything from their bewildering politics to their love of life and beauty. Looking at the facts that lie behind the stereotypes, he sheds new light on many aspects of Italian life-- football and Freemasonry, sex, symbolism, and the reason why Italian has twelve words for a coat hanger, yet none for a hangover. Even readers who think they know Italy well will be surprised, challenged, and delighted by The Italians.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hooper, J. (2015). The Italians . Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hooper, John, 1950-. 2015. The Italians. New York: Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hooper, John, 1950-. The Italians New York: Viking, 2015.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Hooper, J. (2015). The italians. New York: Viking.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hooper, John. The Italians Viking, 2015.
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