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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454776103321

Autore

Deliso Christopher <1974->

Titolo

Culture and customs of Serbia and Montenegro [[electronic resource] /] / Christopher Deliso

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Westport, Conn., : Greenwood Press, 2009

ISBN

1-282-42039-9

9786612420399

0-313-34437-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (197 p.)

Collana

Culture and customs of Europe

Disciplina

949.7103

Soggetti

Electronic books.

Serbia Civilization

Montenegro Civilization

Serbia Social life and customs

Montenegro Social life and customs

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]-173) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Land, people, and history -- Religion and thought -- Marriage, gender, family, and education -- Holidays, customs, and leisure activities -- Cuisine and fashion -- Literature -- Media and cinema -- Performing arts -- Art and architecture.

Sommario/riassunto

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