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Culture and customs of Serbia and Montenegro
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Culture and customs of Serbia and Montenegro

Author: Christopher Deliso
Publisher: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2009.
Series: Culture and customs of Europe
Edition/Format: Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Product Description: With their recently declared independence from one another in the aftermath of the breakdown of the USSR, Serbia and Montenegro are coming into their own, all while keeping their long histories of traditions and customs alive and growing. A blend of Eastern traditions with European cultures provides a unique foundation for these Balkan countries. Narrative chapters examine every day contemporar Read more...

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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Christopher Deliso
ISBN: 9780313344367 0313344361
OCLC Number: 233543969
Description: xvi, 178 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.
Contents: Series foreword -- Preface -- Chronology -- 1: Land, people, and history -- 2: Urban and rural developments --3: Family, marriage, and education -- 4: Thought and religion -- 5: Languages, folklore, and literature -- 6: Food, drinks, and fashion -- 7: Cinema and performing arts -- 8: Visual arts and crafts -- 9: Sport, leisure, and festivals -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.
Series Title: Culture and customs of Europe
Responsibility: Christopher Deliso.

Abstract:

Product Description: With their recently declared independence from one another in the aftermath of the breakdown of the USSR, Serbia and Montenegro are coming into their own, all while keeping their long histories of traditions and customs alive and growing. A blend of Eastern traditions with European cultures provides a unique foundation for these Balkan countries. Narrative chapters examine every day contemporary life in Serbia and Montenegro, focusing on topics such as daily religious practices, gender roles, family life, cuisine, fashion, literature, art and architecture, and more. This volume is the perfect addition to high school and public libraries, and is even ideal for college students studying abroad.

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