Db2 Individual Italy

Global Business Analysis – Annotated Bibliography

DB 2

Annotated Bibliography

What are the major elements and dimensions of culture in this region?

Centro Bull, Anna. (2001). Social and political cultures in Italy from 1860 to the present day.

The Cambridge Companion to Modern Italian Culture.Cambridge University Press.

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In this essay the author explains the links between the history of Italy and the cultural of today in Italy. She draws eerie similarities between the two and refers to the problems of today as “unresolved”, (pg. 35). Even though Italy is rich in culture and history, the author explains why it has failed to create a global identity. While Italy still has a lot to learn from its past, the author also shares its successes in applying historical lessons to “social and political cultures and economic structures,” (pg. 36). This essay goes on to evaluate the necessity of using Italy’s past to retain its cultural value and beliefs but also provides gradual steps in making the changes necessary for the country to move forward. This Essay explores several of the dimensions to be covered in my analysis including religion, values and attitudes, and social structures and organizations.

Dickie, John. (2001). The notion of Italy. The Cambridge Companion to Modern Italian Culture.

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The Italian culture was created from the heart of Italian history. However, according to this author, that is not all that stems from the rich history. The author assesses how the unity of Italian past has become an issue of public stability. This essay also discusses the role the geographical location of Italy as it relates to the...