"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." “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 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.