UNDERSTANDING "OLD EUROPE" introduces readers to central features of contemporary society in France, Germany, and Austria. This concise and engaging book acquaints readers with dress codes, interaction rituals, communication practices, and patterns of work and leisure and takes a close look at public transportation, public broadcasting, social safety arrangements, political parties, and other important social institutions. Above all, UNDERSTANDING "OLD EUROPE" explains the historical roots of contemporary customs and institutions. This compelling survey adopts a transnational approach and treats France, Germany, and Austria as a unit. It shows that France, Germany, and Austria share a common identity and highlights the lasting impact that court culture and working-class unrest have had on this identity. Directed at students and travelers alike, UNDERSTANDING "OLD EUROPE" will help Americans make sense of "Old Europe" and turn their visit into a rewarding experience. It will also help Austrians, French, and Germans to understand better their common identity and its historical roots. Ralph P. Guentzel is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Franklin College, Indiana.

Understanding Old Europe. an Introduction to the Culture, Politics, and History of France, Germany, and Austria

History

Guentzel, Ralph P.

Europe

Tectum Verlag

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Economics

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