From Good King Wenceslas to the Good Soldier Svejk: A Dictionary of Czech Popular Culture
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Manufacturer: Central European University Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.09437103
EAN: 9789637326271
ISBN: 9637326278
Label: Central European University Press
Manufacturer: Central European University Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 207
Publication Date: 2005-12-30
Publisher: Central European University Press
Studio: Central European University Press
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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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Summary: Shoddy scholarship
Comment: Roberts has achieved nothing but a perfectly condescending caricature of the Czech people. It is completely incomprehensible, how he could collect so much data and not gain any understanding of the culture. Mr. Roberts sees everything as a communist propaganda, and has difficulty imagining that people could have had any joy in their life during communism. My absolute favorite: the Czech's love of smoking, according to Mr. Roberts apparently stems, "from the fact that there was so little to live for under communism." But then again how can one expect any depth or intellectual rigor from a writer who claims that his bibliography is lacking because "it would be impossible to cite all the works..." REALLY?
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Summary: A Good Description of All You Wanted to Know about Czech Culture but Never Found Out
Comment: I first ordered this book for myself, in preparation for a presentation I was giving on my experience as an American Grad Student in Prague. The book was helpful at jogging my memory about the highlights of Czech culture. It also contains excellent trivia that I would never have found out otherwise. I ended up ordering copies of the book for several of my friends who shared my experiences, and they have loved it too!
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Summary: Informative and enjoyable dictionary of Czech popular culture
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Andrew Roberts has compiled a highly informative and enjoyable dictionary of Czech popular culture.
The topics covered include society, politics, history, literature, music, movies, sports and much more.
Regardless of length, the entries are clear and well-written. Historical background is provided whenever needed.
The book is rounded off with a useful alphabetical and thematic index to all dictionary entries.
People interested in Czech history, culture and politics will find this work a valuable source for informative descriptions and definitions.
All the more so because it is written in a lucid, wry style which is a pleasure to read.
The author has a good eye for the little oddities of everyday life and a remarkable understanding of the Czech mentality and worldview (I especially liked the way he highlights Czech quirks with respect and humor).
A big plus is the author's website / blog, where he regularly updates and extends his book.
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