Modern Greece
Published on 20. March 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
979-8-7651-4110-6 (ISBN)
Description
"A valuable resource, ideal for students doing research or general readers interested in knowing more about Greece, both its current state and its history." - Library Journal
There's more to Greece than its legacy as the birthplace of democracy and Western Philosophy. Discover what life is like in this contemporary European nation.
Thematic chapters examine topics such as government and politics, history, food, etiquette, education, gender, marriage and sexuality, media and popular culture, music, art, and more. Each chapter opens with a general overview of the topic and is followed by alphabetically arranged entries that home in even closer on the topic. Sidebars and illustrations appear throughout the text, and appendixes cover a glossary, facts and figures, holidays chart, and vignettes that paint a picture of a typical "Day in the Life."
There's more to Greece than its legacy as the birthplace of democracy and Western Philosophy. Discover what life is like in this contemporary European nation.
Thematic chapters examine topics such as government and politics, history, food, etiquette, education, gender, marriage and sexuality, media and popular culture, music, art, and more. Each chapter opens with a general overview of the topic and is followed by alphabetically arranged entries that home in even closer on the topic. Sidebars and illustrations appear throughout the text, and appendixes cover a glossary, facts and figures, holidays chart, and vignettes that paint a picture of a typical "Day in the Life."
Reviews / Votes
A valuable resource, ideal for students doing research or general readers interested in knowing more about Greece, both its current state and its history. * Library Journal * A must read. * New Buffalo Times * There's something here for the Greek who's well-versed on their culture or who wants to learn, as well as interested people of other backgrounds, and those studying Greece. With 401 pages, you'll reference this book for years to come. Add this one to your collection. * My Greek Books by Maria A. Karamitsos * A welcome addition to any library on Modern Greece. * Kosta Dalageorgas *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
31 bw illus
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 214 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
1080 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-7651-4110-6 (9798765141106)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
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.
Content
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
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