Encyclopedia of Contemporary Italian Culture

<p>This rigorously compiled A-Z volume offers rich, readable coverage of the diverse forms of post-1945 Italian culture. With over 900 entries by international contributors, this volume is genuinely interdisciplinary in character, treating traditional political, economic, and legal concerns, with a particular emphasis on neglected areas of popular culture. Entries range from short definitions, histories or biographies to longer overviews covering themes, movements, institutions and personalities, from advertising to fascism, and Pirelli to Zeffirelli.<br>The <em>Encyclopedia</em> aims to inform and inspire both teachers and students in the following fields:<br>*Italian language and literature <br>*Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences <br>*European Studies <br>*Media and Cultural Studies <br>*Business and Management <br>*Art and Design<br>It is extensively cross-referenced, has a thematic contents list and suggestions for further reading.</p> Selected contents:* Agnelli family * anti-fascism * Benetton * censorship * Cicciolina, La * coffee * Dolce and Gabbana * earthquakes * Eco, Umberto * Fellini, Federico * Fiat * gay writing * lotteries * marriage * monarchists * Olivetti * patron saints * pop and rock music * postmodernsim * Rossellinni, Roberto * sculpture * volleyball * Zanussi