ROBERTS, Andrew Lawrence. From Good King Wenceslas to the Good Soldier Svejk: A Dictionary of Czech Popular Culture. Budapest: Central European University Press, 2005, 207 pp. ISBN 978-963-7326-27-1.
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Original name From Good King Wenceslas to the Good Soldier Svejk: A Dictionary of Czech Popular Culture
Authors ROBERTS, Andrew Lawrence.
Edition Budapest, 207 pp. 2005.
Publisher Central European University Press
Other information
Original language English
Type of outcome Book on a specialized topic
Field of Study 50601 Political science
Country of publisher Hungary
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
Publication form printed version "print"
Organization unit Faculty of Social Studies
ISBN 978-963-7326-27-1
Tags International impact, Reviewed
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Abstract
Roberts' book follows in the tradition of recent scholarship that seeks to emphasize the importance of popular culture and the wealth of knowledge that can be gained through an analysis of the daily lives and practices of individuals. Focusing on popular songs, movie stars, famous athletes, traditional dishes, and children's games that are second nature to every Czech, Roberts' work serves as an introduction to Czech popular culture. This dictionary is a sizeable achievement as it offers an English readership an invaluable source of information to a rich body of material that has thus far remained ephemeral. The six hundred entries are cross-referenced and allow readers to pursue particular topics in greater depth. Written in a readable style this work is easily accessible to a wide readership.
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