Modern Greece
byElaine Thomopoulos, PhD, an independent scholar, wrote the History of Greece (Greenwood). She served as a managing editor of and contributor to The National Herald, a Greek American newspaper.
20211130
ABC-CLIO
Pages | 432 |
Topics | Ancient Greek Art and Architecture;Cinema;Common Expressions;Evil Eye;Games of Chance;Greek Orthodox Church;Honey;Immigrant and Refugee Education;Leftist Parties;Population Decline;Roma;Role of the Family;Geography and World Cultures: Countries and Regions;World History: Culture |
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This volume provides an overview of the history of Greece, while also focusing on contemporary Greece. Coverage includes 21st-century challenges such 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.
- "Day in the Life" features portray the specific daily activities of various people in Greece, from teenagers to working adults in different fields, thereby providing readers with insight into daily life in the country
- Key terms related to the reading are defined in a Glossary appendix
- A chart of national holidays provides at-a-glance information about Greece's important religious and secular holidays
- Photos and sidebars illuminate the text, helping to illustrate key topics and allow students to dive more deeply into ideas
- Sidebars provide fun facts and anecdotal information that help to engage readers
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Table of Contents
Modern Greece
Contributors: Thomopoulos, Elaine;Abstract:This volume provides an overview of the history of Greece, while also focusing on contemporary Greece. Coverage includes 21st-century challenges such 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.
- "Day in the Life" features portray the specific daily activities of various people in Greece, from teenagers to working adults in different fields, thereby providing readers with insight into daily life in the country
- Key terms related to the reading are defined in a Glossary appendix
- A chart of national holidays provides at-a-glance information about Greece's important religious and secular holidays
- Photos and sidebars illuminate the text, helping to illustrate key topics and allow students to dive more deeply into ideas
- Sidebars provide fun facts and anecdotal information that help to engage readers
Editor(s): Thomopoulos, Elaine;SortTitle: modern greeceAuthor Info:Elaine ThomopouloseditorElaine Thomopoulos, PhD, an independent scholar, wrote the History of Greece (Greenwood). She served as a managing editor of and contributor to The National Herald, a Greek American newspaper.
eISBN-13: 9781440854927Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440854927.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440854910Imprint: ABC-CLIOPages: 432Publication Date: 20211130Series: Understanding Modern Nations- Cover Cover11
- Title Page iii4
- Copyright iv5
- Contents v6
- Series Foreword xi12
- Preface xiii14
- Introduction xvii18
- Chapter 1: Geography 126
- Overview 126
- Aegean Islands 429
- Athens/Piraeus and Attica Province 732
- Epirus 833
- Erosion 934
- Flora, Fauna, and Natural Resources 1035
- Ionian Islands 1338
- Macedonia and Thrace 1439
- National Parks 1641
- Peloponnesus 1742
- Pollution of the Air 1843
- Pollution of the Water 1944
- Population Decline 2045
- Protected Areas and UNESCO Monuments of World Heritage 2348
- Thessaly and Central Greece 2550
- Chapter 2: History 2752
- Overview 2752
- Timeline 3459
- Alexander the Great (356–323 bce) 4469
- Archimedes (c. 287–212 bce) 4570
- Bouboulina, Laskarina (1771–1825) 4671
- Callas, Maria (1923–1977) 4772
- Damaskinos Papandreou, Archbishop (1890–1949) 4873
- George I, King (1845–1913) 4974
- Hippocrates (c. 460–377 bce) 5075
- Kapodistrias, Count Ioannis (1776–1831) 5176
- Karamanlis, Konstantinos (1907–1998) 5277
- Kolokotronis, Theodoros (1770–1843) 5378
- Mavrogenous, Manto (c. 1796–1848) 5479
- Metaxas, Ioannis (1871–1941) 5580
- Onassis, Aristotle Socrates (1906–1975) 5681
- Otto (Otho), King (1815–1867) 5782
- Papadopoulos, Georgios (1919–1999) 5984
- Papandreou, Andreas (1919–1996) 6085
- Pericles (c. 495–c. 429 bce) 6186
- Socrates (469–399 bce) 6287
- Trikoupis, Harilaos (1832–1896) 6388
- Velouchiotis, Aris (1905–1945) 6489
- Venizelos, Eleftherios (1864–1936) 6590
- Ypsilantis, Alexander (1792–1828) 6792
- Chapter 3: Government and Politics 6994
- Chapter 4: Economy 97122
- Overview 97122
- Agriculture 101126
- Art Economy 103128
- Children and Adolescents in the Workforce 104129
- Energy 106131
- Health Care 108133
- The Labor Market 110135
- Memoranda of Understanding 114139
- Privatization of Transportation 118143
- Reasons for the Economic Crisis 120145
- Shipping 122147
- Social Security 124149
- Women in the Workforce 125150
- Chapter 5: Religion and Thought 129154
- Chapter 6: Social Classes and Ethnicity 149174
- Chapter 7: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality 167192
- Overview 167192
- Adolescent Sexuality 169194
- Domestic Violence 170195
- The Family 172197
- Gender Equality 175200
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Acceptance and Legal Protection 177202
- Prostitution and Trafficking 180205
- Women in Politics and the Parliament 182207
- Women in the Armed Forces 186211
- Women’s Education 187212
- Women’s Associations 188213
- Chapter 8: Education 191216
- Chapter 9: Language 203228
- Chapter 10: Etiquette 219244
- Chapter 11: Literature and Drama 229254
- Overview 229254
- Ancient Bards and Dramatists 232257
- Cavafy, Constantine P. (1863–1933) 236261
- Elytis, Olysseas (Odysseus) (1911–1996) 237262
- Kazantzakis, Nikos (1883–1957) 238263
- Mythology 240265
- Papadiamantis, Alexandros (1851–1911) 241266
- Ritsos, Yannis (Yiannis) (1909–1990) 242267
- Seferis, George (1900–1971) 244269
- Sikelianos, Angelos (1884–1951) 245270
- Solomos, Dionysios (1798–1857) 247272
- Chapter 12: Art and Architecture 249274
- Overview 249274
- Ancient Greek Art and Architecture 252277
- Modern Greek Architecture 254279
- Modern Greek Art (1453 to Present) 258283
- Neoclassical Architecture 261286
- Neoclassical Art 263288
- Photography 265290
- Protection of Modern Greek Monuments, Art, and Architecture 266291
- Religious Art and Architecture 267292
- Traditional Art 269294
- Chapter 13: Music and Dance 273298
- Chapter 14: Food 297322
- Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports 313338
- Chapter 16: Media and Popular Culture 335360
- Appendix A: A Day in the Life 355380
- Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms 359384
- Appendix C: Facts and Figures 367392
- Appendix D: Holidays 373398
- Selected Bibliography 375400
- About the Editor and Contributors 383408
- Index 387412