1st Edition
From Good King Wenceslas to the Good Soldier ¿vejk A Dictionary of Czech Popular Culture
By Andrew Roberts
Copyright 2005
222 Pages
by
Central European University Press
222 Pages
by
Central European University Press
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... Read more
Preface, A Short Guide to Czech Pronunciation, A Brief Chronology of Czech History, Dictionary, Bibliography
Biography
Andrew Roberts is Associate Professor and Associate Chair at the Department of Political science of Northwestern University. He studies the quality of democracy, political institutions, and political behavior. Most of his research focuses on postcommunist Europe where he once taught English. His main research program has been understanding how democratic politics works in the region, particularly issues of representation and accountability.
