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1. Between cultural lag and confusion: the reception of African art in Italy

Author

Passano, Giovanna Parodi da

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Art, African -- Collections and collecting -- Public opinion -- Criticism and interpretation, Arts, visual and performing, Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies, Literature/writing, Regional focus/area studies
Abstract

'African art is not a settled presence on the Italian scene' There is a categorical tone to gallery owner and anthropologist Leonardo Vigorelli's opening sentence in his foreword to A [...]

Published
2010

2. Tracking immigration into Italy: ten years of the Immigrazione Dossier Statistico. (Review article)

Author

King, Russell

Subjects
Italy -- Emigration and immigration, Emigration and immigration -- Italy, Immigrants -- Social aspects, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Demography -- Italy, Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
Abstract

October 2000 saw the publication of the tenth edition of the Immigrazione Dossier Statistico (Caritas di Roma 2000) which for a decade has been an important resource for students, researchers [...]

Published
2002

4. Flowers and bones: approaches to the dead in Anglo-American and Italian cemeteries

Author

Goody, Jack and Poppi, Cesare

Subjects
Cemeteries -- Analysis, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Anglo-Americans -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, History, Sociology and social work
Abstract

There are differences between the Anglo-American and the Italian ways of paying tribute to the dead. According to the Anglo-Americans, the over-decorations on Italian tombs do not show good taste, while according to the Italians, the plain head-stones on Anglo-American tombs show their eagerness to forget the dead. The Italian way of shifting the bones of the dead is more complex than the Anglo-American practice.

Published
1994

5. The 'Funky Soulfulness' of New York's Immigrant Nativity Scenes

Author

Stapinski, Helene

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Creches (Nativity scenes) -- Design and construction, Plastic containers, Containers, Immigrants, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

It was the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and Joseph Sciorra was ready to build his presepio in his Williamsburg apartment. A Styrofoam base was in place on a small table in [...]

Published
2018

6. Laughing the Italian way

Author

Castiglioni, Elisa

Subjects
Italy -- Social aspects, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Wit and humor, Geography, Regional focus/area studies
Abstract

ITALIANS HAVE A SAYING: 'LAUGHTER MAKES YOU HEALTHY.' That is why in the boot-shaped country, people laugh everyday. Or at least, they try. Italians like to start a conversation with [...]

Published
2012

7. The Venetians' Venice

Author

Cornuelle, Richard

Subjects
Italy -- Description and travel, Venice, Italy -- Appreciation, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Fashion and beauty, General interest, Home and garden, Travel, recreation and leisure
Published
1990

8. Italy cooling on Europe and 2 aides explain why

Author

Henneberger, Melinda

Subjects
European Union -- International relations, Geopolitics -- Europe, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Italy -- International relations, Europe -- Politics and government
Published
2002

10. Coffee clash

Author

Specter, Michael

Subjects
Coffee -- Public opinion, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Starbucks Corp. -- Foreign operations -- 00239921
Published
1998

12. Word of an NBA owner's alleged racist rant is shocking Italy's basketball fans

Subjects
Sports team owners -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Ethical aspects, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Racism, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Los Angeles Clippers -- Officials and employees
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://cdn.pri.org/sites/default/files/pris-world/segment-audio/042820145.mp3 They eat and breathe soccer in Italy. But they also love basketball -- especially the NBA. That means many Italians are closely [...]

Published
2014

13. ASK PASQUINO

Author

Hubbard, L. Ron

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, General interest, Literature/writing, News, opinion and commentary, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Public opinion
Abstract

President Bush arrives in Rome this Friday to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the liberation of the caput mundi from Nazi occupation. The day promises a collision of two notions [...]

Published
2004

14. Merchandising Mussolini

Author

Beith, Malcolm

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Fascism -- Public opinion, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Public opinion
Abstract

The Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini has become a fashion trend among a new generation of Italians. T shirts, baseball caps and calendars with his name or likeness are selling [...]

Published
2001

15. INTERNATIONAL snapshot

Author

Strout, Erin

Subjects
Business etiquette -- Italy, Business communication -- International aspects, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Abstract

ITALIAN-STYLE SELLING When in Rome. dress sharp. Italy is famous for being the birthplace of all things bella, Understandably. fashion plays a role in business negotiations, where looking good is […]

Published
2001

16. Italy, 1969-1989

Author

Wertime, Richard

Subjects
Italy -- Personal narratives, Americans in Italy -- Personal narratives, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Literature/writing, Political science
Published
1989

17. As told to Jada Yuan

Author

Yuan, Jada

Subjects
New York Knicks -- Officials and employees, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Basketball players -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Officials and employees
Abstract

'I was drafted by the Knicks in June. My agent warned me that the fans might boo, since I was coming from Italy and nobody knew me. And yeah, that [...]

Published
2009

18. A Prime Minister's Escapades Finally Raise Eyebrows in Italy

Author

Donadio, Rachel

Subjects
Prime ministers -- Public opinion -- Family -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Husband and wife -- Public opinion
Abstract

When the wife of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi took to the front pages this month to announce that she wanted a divorce and accused him of dallying with very young […]

Published
2009

19. Grape memories

Author

LaRocca, Laura

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Wine and wine making -- Personal narratives -- Methods, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: LAURA LaROCCA; submissions: facts@globeandmail.com Winemaking, in any Italian home, is a tradition that borders on ritual, and so it was in mine when I was growing up. When the [...]

Published
2008

20. Sure, It's Syrupy and Old-Fashioned, but That's Amore

Author

Horowitz, Jason

Subjects
Singing -- Social aspects -- Usage, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Singers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Rome, Italy -- Social aspects
Abstract

The first notes of the serenade slipped through the window, the shutters flew open, and Francesca Bonanni glided out onto the balcony. Looking down at the busy street, she swooned […]

Published
2004

21. Italy Honors 19 Iraq Victims in Day of National Mourning

Author

Delaney, Sarah

Subjects
Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- International aspects, Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Social aspects, War -- Casualties, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Italy -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations
Published
2003

23. Italy, Short Of Dousing, Is Dowsing

Author

Horowitz, Jason

Subjects
Divining-rod -- Influence -- Discovery and exploration, Water, Underground -- Discovery and exploration, Droughts -- Influence -- Italy, Mystics -- Services -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Italy -- Natural resources
Abstract

Rivers became dusty canals and wells ran dry in Italy this summer when an unrelenting drought left the country thirsting and searching for water. But not everyone looked to the […]

Published
2003

24. Some Italians Take German Side in Spat

Author

Landler, Mark

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Germans -- Public opinion -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Italy -- International relations, Germany -- International relations
Abstract

To Celso Curzi, it was deplorable enough that Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy likened a German member of the European Parliament to a guard in a Nazi camp. 'We […]

Published
2003

25. Europe Tiff: What's Next? Food Fight?

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Travel industry -- Social aspects -- Economic aspects, Germans -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Travel, Italy -- Description and travel -- Economic aspects
Abstract

No sooner did Italy and Germany extricate themselves from the diplomatic imbroglio of last week than they got into another one today, with Chancellor Gerhard Schroder reacting to an Italian […]

Published
2003

26. In Italy, justice on trial; ex-premier's conviction prompts soul-searching on courts

Author

Galloni, Alessandra and Trofimov, Yaroslav

Subjects
Italy -- Cases, Political corruption -- Public opinion, Political corruption -- Investigations, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Journalists -- Crimes against, Law reform -- Planning, Company legal issue, Company business planning, Business, Business, general
Published
2002

27. A piazza perspective on war and Bush

Author

McGrory, Mary

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Intervention (International law) -- Public opinion, Disarmament -- Public opinion
Published
2002

29. An imprisoned Italian writer, some see a killer; others, a martyr

Author

Trofimov, Yaroslav

Subjects
Italy -- Laws, regulations and rules, Murder -- Cases, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Criminal justice, Administration of -- Italy, Opposition (Political science) -- Italy, Authors, Italian -- Cases, Business, Business, general
Published
2002

30. The euro catches on, despite some confusion in Italy

Author

Andrews, Edmund L.

Subjects
Euro currency transition, Euro (Currency) -- Public opinion, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Germans -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Abstract

The SuperBowl bowling alley here warns customers before they even get their shoes: it will accept payment only in euros, not in German marks. 'It is too much trouble,' the […]

Published
2002

32. Italy offers heartfelt 'benvenuto' to euro

Author

Henneberger, Melinda

Subjects
Euro currency transition, Euro (Currency) -- Usage -- Public opinion -- Economic aspects, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Lira (Italy) -- Public opinion -- Usage -- Economic aspects, Monetary unions -- Influence -- Economic aspects -- Usage -- Public opinion, Italy -- Economic aspects
Abstract

Most Italians seem happy to be getting rid of the weak and at times virtually worthless lira, and this being the home of some of Europe's celebrated designers, a few […]

Published
2001

33. Italian study shows rise in anti-Semitism

Author

Tobin, Jonathan S.

Subjects
Antisemitism -- International aspects, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies, Literature/writing, Philosophy and religion
Abstract

A new study conducted by Italy's parliament reveals that nearly half of all citizens of that country harbor attitudes toward Jews that range from acceptance of traditional anti-Semitic stereotypes to [...]

Published
2011

34. Views from Italy

Author

Dionne, E.J., Jr.

Subjects
Political reform -- Italy, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Democracy -- Italy, Constitutional law -- Italy, Italy -- Political aspects
Published
1996

37. Basta bare bottoms in blurbs, say Italos

Author

Clark, Jennifer

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Television broadcasting -- Italy, Nudity in mass media -- Standards, Television advertising -- International aspects, Radiotelevisione Italiana -- Advertising
Published
1991

38. Gift of organs by grieving U.S. family touches Italians

Author

Montalbano, William D.

Subjects
Americans in Italy -- Donations, Donation of organs, tissues, etc. -- International aspects, Organ donors -- Appreciation, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Published
1994

43. Italy's antidote for revulsion: a referendum

Author

Montalbano, William D.

Subjects
Italy -- Political aspects, Referendum -- Usage, Political reform -- Italy, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Published
1993

44. Clinton, Italian-style

Author

McGrory, Mary

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Press and politics -- Italy
Published
1992

45. In Italy, 'local' invariably means best, and the wines are no exception. (Wine Club)

Author

Scruton, Roger

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Wine -- Environmental aspects -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Cookery, Italian -- Rites, ceremonies and celebrations -- Environmental aspects, Literature/writing, Political science, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Environmental aspects
Abstract

More than a century after its unification, Italy still wears its medieval character as a federation of city states, distinguished from each other by climate, diet, dialect and customs, and [...]

Published
2003

46. For the love of Italy

Author

Fiori, Pamela

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Italy -- Description and travel
Abstract

What is the world's most irresistible country? If you took a poll, I bet the answer would be, hands down, Italy. No other European destination is as lovable or consistently […]

Published
2003

47. Italian ice. (Trade Talk)

Author

Lyman, Eric J.

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Government securities
Abstract

Authorities plan to freeze US$2.3 billion in Argentine property in Italy to partially repay Italians holding $11 billion-mostly through pension fund investments-in defaulted Argentine government bonds. The decision was sparked [...]

Published
2002

48. CD-R piracy high in Italy. (On the Beat)

Subjects
Music industry -- Italy, Sound recordings -- Marketing, Copyright, Piracy (Copyright) -- Surveys, Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Abstract

MILAN -- 4.7 million Italians regularly acquire illegally mastered CDs, according to a survey carried out by the country's anti-piracy organisation FPM and market research company AC Nielsen. 51% of […]

Published
2002

50. Brits should be more like Italians

Author

Powell, Carla

Subjects
Italians -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, British -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Literature/writing, Political science, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Abstract

There are many lessons to be learnt from the creators of the dolce vita, writes Carla Powell The forthcoming European Parliament elections are supposed to be another symbol of how [...]

Published
1999

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