Publisher's Synopsis
The modern Greek nation is caught between two worlds: mindful of its glorious past, it tries on the one hand to maintain its traditions and cultural identity, and on the other to become a modern state, and a fully participating member of the European Community.;This study presents a profile of Greece today - its people, land, political and economic institutions, international relations, and culture. The authors provide a blend of past and present in their discussions of Greek history, education, religion, family life, language, and arts, as well as an analysis of the current socialist government and the economic problems it faces. A book to interest first-degree and graduate students studying modern Greek society, politics, culture, as well as the general reader interested in modern Greece.
