This volume provides an overview of the history of Greece, while also focusing on contemporary Greece. Coverage includes such 21st-century challenges as the economic crisis and the influx of immigrants and refugees that is changing the country's character. This latest volume in the Understanding Modern Nations series explores Greece, the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophical ideas. This thematic encyclopedia is one-of-its kind in its down-to-earth approach and comprehensive analysis of complex issues now facing Greece. It analyzes such topics as government and economics without…mehr
This volume provides an overview of the history of Greece, while also focusing on contemporary Greece. Coverage includes such 21st-century challenges as the economic crisis and the influx of immigrants and refugees that is changing the country's character. This latest volume in the Understanding Modern Nations series explores Greece, the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophical ideas. This thematic encyclopedia is one-of-its kind in its down-to-earth approach and comprehensive analysis of complex issues now facing Greece. It analyzes such topics as government and economics without jargon and brings a lighthearted approach to chapters on such topics as etiquette (e.g., what gestures to avoid so as not to offend), leisure (how Greeks celebrate holidays), and language (the meaning of "opa"). No other book on Greece is organized like this thematic encyclopedia, which has more than 200 entries on topics ranging from Archimedes to refugees. Unique to this encyclopedia is a "Day in the Life" section that explores the actions and thoughts of a high school student, a bank employee, a farmer in a small village, and a retired couple, giving readers a vivid snapshot of life in Greece.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Elaine Thomopoulos, PhD, an independent scholar, wrote The History of Greece (Greenwood, 2011). She served as a managing editor of and contributor to The National Herald, USA.
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Series Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Geography Overview Aegean Islands Athens/Piraeus and Attica Province Epirus Erosion Flora, Fauna, and Natural Resources Ionian Islands Macedonia and Thrace National Parks Peloponnesus Pollution of the Air Pollution of the Water Population Decline Protected Areas and UNESCO Monuments of World Heritage Thessaly and Central Greece Chapter 2: History Overview Timeline Alexander the Great (356-323 bce) Archimedes (c. 287-212 bce) Bouboulina, Laskarina (1771-1825) Callas, Maria (1923-1977) Damaskinos Papandreou, Archbishop (1890-1949) George I, King (1845-1913) Hippocrates (c. 460-377 bce) Kapodistrias, Count Ioannis (1776-1831) Karamanlis, Konstantinos (1907-1998) Kolokotronis, Theodoros (1770-1843) Mavrogenous, Manto (c. 1796-1848) Metaxas, Ioannis (1871-1941) Onassis, Aristotle Socrates (1906-1975) Otto (Otho), King (1815-1867) Papadopoulos, Georgios (1919-1999) Papandreou, Andreas (1919-1996) Pericles (c. 495-c. 429 bce) Socrates (469-399 bce) Trikoupis, Harilaos (1832-1896) Velouchiotis, Aris (1905-1945) Venizelos, Eleftherios (1864-1936) Ypsilantis, Alexander (1792-1828) Chapter 3: Government and Politics Overview Constitution Corruption Foreign Policy Golden Dawn Human Rights Leftist Parties of Greece New Democracy Organization of the State Panhellenic Socialist Movement Synaspismos Leadership Tsipras, Alexis (1974-) Chapter 4: Economy Overview Agriculture Art Economy Children and Adolescents in the Workforce Energy Health Care The Labor Market Memoranda of Understanding Privatization of Transportation Reasons for the Economic Crisis Shipping Social Security Women in the Workforce Chapter 5: Religion and Thought Overview Evil Eye Freedom of Religion Greek Orthodox Holidays Greek Orthodox Regional Celebrations Greek Orthodoxy Icons in the Greek Orthodox Church Minority Religions Monasteries and Nunneries Chapter 6: Social Classes and Ethnicity Overview Albanians and Arvanites Immigration and Migration to Greece Jewish Community Muslim Religious Minority of Western Thrace Other Minority Groups: Aromanians (Vlachs), Armenians, and Macedonian Slavs Romani (Roma) Chapter 7: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality Overview Adolescent Sexuality Domestic Violence The Family Gender Equality Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Acceptance and Legal Protection Prostitution and Trafficking Women in Politics and the Parliament Women in the Armed Forces Women's Education Women's Associations Chapter 8: Education Overview Day Care Centers (Vrefonipiaki), Nursery Schools ( Paidikoi Stathmoi), and Primary Schools (Dimotiko) Immigrant and Refugee Education Higher Tertiary Education Secondary Schools (Gymnasio and Lykeio ) Special Education Chapter 9: Language Overview Common Expressions Dialects and Minority Languages The Greek Language Chapter 10: Etiquette Overview Baptism, Chrismation, and Naming Traditions Funerals Holidays Social Interactions Weddings Chapter 11: Literature and Drama Overview Ancient Bards and Dramatists Cavafy, Constantine P. (1863-1933) Elytis, Olysseas (Odysseus) (1911-1996) Kazantzakis, Nikos (1883-1957) Mythology Papadiamantis, Alexandros (1851-1911) Ritsos, Yannis (Yiannis) (1909-1990) Seferis, George (1900-1971) Sikelianos, Angelos (1884-1951) Solomos, Dionysios (1798-1857) Chapter 12: Art and Architecture Overview Ancient Greek Art and Architecture Modern Greek Architecture Modern Greek Art (1453 to Present) Neoclassical Architecture Neoclassical Art Photography Protection of Modern Greek Monuments, Art, and Architecture Religious Art and Architecture Traditional Art Chapter 13: Music and Dance Overview Ancient Greek Music and Dance Art-Popular Music Byzantine Ecclesiastical Music Contemporary Music and Dance Folk and Traditional Music and Dance Popular Music and Dance Western Classical Music Chapter 14: Food Overview Filo Pies Fruits and Desserts Honey Mezedes and Wine Regional and Seasonal Variations Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports Overview 2004 Athens Olympic Games and World Championship Games Bars and Nightlife Beverages: Coffee, Tea, Wine, and Liquor Celebrations and Festivals Games of Chance Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Chapter 16: Media and Popular Culture Overview Cinema Digital Media Newspapers and Magazines Radio Social Media Street Art and Graffiti Television Appendix A: A Day in the Life A Day in the Life of a High School Student A Day in the Life of a Bank Employee A Day in the Life of a Retired Couple A Day in the Life of a Rural Farmer Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms Appendix C: Facts and Figures Appendix D: Holidays Selected Bibliography About the Editor and Contributors Index
Series Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Geography Overview Aegean Islands Athens/Piraeus and Attica Province Epirus Erosion Flora, Fauna, and Natural Resources Ionian Islands Macedonia and Thrace National Parks Peloponnesus Pollution of the Air Pollution of the Water Population Decline Protected Areas and UNESCO Monuments of World Heritage Thessaly and Central Greece Chapter 2: History Overview Timeline Alexander the Great (356-323 bce) Archimedes (c. 287-212 bce) Bouboulina, Laskarina (1771-1825) Callas, Maria (1923-1977) Damaskinos Papandreou, Archbishop (1890-1949) George I, King (1845-1913) Hippocrates (c. 460-377 bce) Kapodistrias, Count Ioannis (1776-1831) Karamanlis, Konstantinos (1907-1998) Kolokotronis, Theodoros (1770-1843) Mavrogenous, Manto (c. 1796-1848) Metaxas, Ioannis (1871-1941) Onassis, Aristotle Socrates (1906-1975) Otto (Otho), King (1815-1867) Papadopoulos, Georgios (1919-1999) Papandreou, Andreas (1919-1996) Pericles (c. 495-c. 429 bce) Socrates (469-399 bce) Trikoupis, Harilaos (1832-1896) Velouchiotis, Aris (1905-1945) Venizelos, Eleftherios (1864-1936) Ypsilantis, Alexander (1792-1828) Chapter 3: Government and Politics Overview Constitution Corruption Foreign Policy Golden Dawn Human Rights Leftist Parties of Greece New Democracy Organization of the State Panhellenic Socialist Movement Synaspismos Leadership Tsipras, Alexis (1974-) Chapter 4: Economy Overview Agriculture Art Economy Children and Adolescents in the Workforce Energy Health Care The Labor Market Memoranda of Understanding Privatization of Transportation Reasons for the Economic Crisis Shipping Social Security Women in the Workforce Chapter 5: Religion and Thought Overview Evil Eye Freedom of Religion Greek Orthodox Holidays Greek Orthodox Regional Celebrations Greek Orthodoxy Icons in the Greek Orthodox Church Minority Religions Monasteries and Nunneries Chapter 6: Social Classes and Ethnicity Overview Albanians and Arvanites Immigration and Migration to Greece Jewish Community Muslim Religious Minority of Western Thrace Other Minority Groups: Aromanians (Vlachs), Armenians, and Macedonian Slavs Romani (Roma) Chapter 7: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality Overview Adolescent Sexuality Domestic Violence The Family Gender Equality Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Acceptance and Legal Protection Prostitution and Trafficking Women in Politics and the Parliament Women in the Armed Forces Women's Education Women's Associations Chapter 8: Education Overview Day Care Centers (Vrefonipiaki), Nursery Schools ( Paidikoi Stathmoi), and Primary Schools (Dimotiko) Immigrant and Refugee Education Higher Tertiary Education Secondary Schools (Gymnasio and Lykeio ) Special Education Chapter 9: Language Overview Common Expressions Dialects and Minority Languages The Greek Language Chapter 10: Etiquette Overview Baptism, Chrismation, and Naming Traditions Funerals Holidays Social Interactions Weddings Chapter 11: Literature and Drama Overview Ancient Bards and Dramatists Cavafy, Constantine P. (1863-1933) Elytis, Olysseas (Odysseus) (1911-1996) Kazantzakis, Nikos (1883-1957) Mythology Papadiamantis, Alexandros (1851-1911) Ritsos, Yannis (Yiannis) (1909-1990) Seferis, George (1900-1971) Sikelianos, Angelos (1884-1951) Solomos, Dionysios (1798-1857) Chapter 12: Art and Architecture Overview Ancient Greek Art and Architecture Modern Greek Architecture Modern Greek Art (1453 to Present) Neoclassical Architecture Neoclassical Art Photography Protection of Modern Greek Monuments, Art, and Architecture Religious Art and Architecture Traditional Art Chapter 13: Music and Dance Overview Ancient Greek Music and Dance Art-Popular Music Byzantine Ecclesiastical Music Contemporary Music and Dance Folk and Traditional Music and Dance Popular Music and Dance Western Classical Music Chapter 14: Food Overview Filo Pies Fruits and Desserts Honey Mezedes and Wine Regional and Seasonal Variations Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports Overview 2004 Athens Olympic Games and World Championship Games Bars and Nightlife Beverages: Coffee, Tea, Wine, and Liquor Celebrations and Festivals Games of Chance Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Chapter 16: Media and Popular Culture Overview Cinema Digital Media Newspapers and Magazines Radio Social Media Street Art and Graffiti Television Appendix A: A Day in the Life A Day in the Life of a High School Student A Day in the Life of a Bank Employee A Day in the Life of a Retired Couple A Day in the Life of a Rural Farmer Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms Appendix C: Facts and Figures Appendix D: Holidays Selected Bibliography About the Editor and Contributors Index
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