ISBN: 9781576078006

Vignettes on various topics of interest illuminate the unique character of each country. Booklist . Audience Tertiary & Higher Education. Audience Age 7-17. Accessible to high-school leve… Mehr…

Vignettes on various topics of interest illuminate the unique character of each country. Booklist . Audience Tertiary & Higher Education. Audience Age 7-17. Accessible to high-school level students and above, and general readers. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Eastern Europe by Richard Frucht A contemporary analysis of the people, cultures, and society within the regions that make up Eastern Europe. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description A contemporary analysis of the people, cultures, and society within the regions that make up Eastern Europe.Eastern Europe: An Introduction to the People, Lands, and Culture sheds light on modern-day life in the 16 nations comprising Eastern Europe. Going beyond the history and politics already well documented in other works, this unique three-volume series explores the social and cultural aspects of a region often ignored in books and curricula on Western civilization.The volumes are organized by geographic proximity and commonality in historical development, allowing the countries to be both studied individually and juxtaposed against others in the region. The first volume covers the northern tier of states, the second looks at lands that were once part of the Hapsburg empire, and the third examines the Balkan states. Each chapter profiles a single country—its geography, history, political development, economy, and culture—and gives readers a glimpse of the challenges that lie ahead. Vignettes on various topics of interest illuminate the unique character of each country. Author Biography Richard Frucht, PhD, is professor of history at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO. Review Written by a number of expert contributors . . . this set gives an invaluable overview of the entire region and is recommended for libraries catering to students at any level. * Library Journal *Overall, this is an excellent and informative reference work that subverts many of the myths of a backward and underdeveloped region and replaces them with rich, varied portrayals of human achievement and sociopolitical complexity. Recommended for academic and large public libraries. * Booklist *Accessible to high-school level students and above, and general readers. * Reference & Research Book News *These volumes provide a useful supplement to material covered in European history survey courses, detailed explanations for students seeking an understanding of the many factors affecting the often-difficult transitions for these countries, and solid information for those wanting to learn more about their cultural heritage. * School Library Journal * Promotional A contemporary analysis of the people, cultures, and society within the regions that make up Eastern Europe. Prizes Winner of Best Reference Source 2004 2005 (United States) Long Description Eastern Europe: An Introduction to the People, Lands, and Culture sheds light on modern-day life in the 16 nations comprising Eastern Europe. Going beyond the history and politics already well documented in other works, this unique three-volume series explores the social and cultural aspects of a region often ignored in books and curricula on Western civilization. The volumes are organized by geographic proximity and commonality in historical development, allowing the countries to be both studied individually and juxtaposed against others in the region. The first volume covers the northern tier of states, the second looks at lands that were once part of the Hapsburg empire, and the third examines the Balkan states. Each chapter profiles a single country--its geography, history, political development, economy, and culture--and gives readers a glimpse of the challenges that lie ahead. Vignettes on various topics of interest illuminate the unique character of each country. Review Quote "Written by a number of expert contributors … this set gives an invaluable overview of the entire region and is recommended for libraries catering to students at any level." - Library Journal Promotional "Headline" Modern-day Eastern Europe-the product of a complex past-was a mystery to the rest of the world for decades. A region often mistakenly perceived as one homogeneous "bloc," Eastern Europe is in reality a collection of rich and vibrant countries, vastly differing in their landscapes, peoples, governments, and cultures. Description for Reader * Bridges the gap in knowledge of European history, which has primarily emphasized Western Europe * Includes discussions of the geography and demographics of the entire region * Explores economic issues and social problems within each country Details ISBN1576078000 Pages 928 Language English ISBN-10 1576078000 ISBN-13 9781576078006 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2004 Author Richard Frucht Position Professor of History, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO Short Title EASTERN EUROPE -3V Edited by Richard Frucht Imprint ABC-CLIO Place of Publication Santa Barbara Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781576078006 NZ Release Date 2004-12-22 US Release Date 2004-12-22 UK Release Date 2004-12-22 Audience Age 7-17 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Publication Date 2004-12-22 Subtitle An Introduction to the People, Lands, and Culture [3 volumes] DEWEY 940.09717 Illustrations 224 bw illus Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2004-12-21 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:148177716; , Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9781576078006, Book Title: Eastern Europe, EAN: 9781576078006, Publication Year: 2004, Type: Study Guide, Format: Hardcover, Subject Area: Regional History, Language: English, Publication Name: Eastern Europe [3 Volumes]: an Introduction to the People, Lands, and Culture, Number of Pages: 928 Pages, ABC-Clio<

2004, ISBN: 9781576078006

Editor: Frucht, Richard, ABC-CLIO, Hardcover, Auflage: Illustrated, 928 Seiten, Publiziert: 2004-12-31T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 2.92 kg, Verkaufsrang: 4758334, Books Global Store, … Mehr…

Editor: Frucht, Richard, ABC-CLIO, Hardcover, Auflage: Illustrated, 928 Seiten, Publiziert: 2004-12-31T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 2.92 kg, Verkaufsrang: 4758334, Books Global Store, Special Features, Books, Children's Books, Subjects, Eastern, Europe, History, Social & Cultural, Reference, Higher Education, Education, Earth Sciences, Science, Nature & Maths, Anthropology, Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences, Human Geography, Multicultural Studies, Ethnography, Format: Illustrated, ABC-CLIO, 2004<

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[EAN: 9781576078006], New book, [SC: 1.2], [PU: ABC-CLIO Ltd], Editor(s): Frucht, Richard (Professor of History, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO). Num Pages: 928 pages, 224. BIC Classification: 1DV; GTB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 68. Weight in Grams: 3016. . 2004. Illustrated. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland., Books<

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