High Days and Holidays in Iceland

High Days and Holidays in Iceland
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Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : IND:30000061208538
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Synopsis High Days and Holidays in Iceland by : Árni Björnsson

Historical Dictionary of Iceland

Historical Dictionary of Iceland
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Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Total Pages : 339
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ISBN-10 : 9780810862746
ISBN-13 : 0810862743
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Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Iceland by : Gudmundur Halfdanarson

While Iceland is the second largest inhabited island in Europe, with only 313,000 inhabitants in 2007, the Icelanders form one of the smallest independent nations in the world. Around two-thirds of the population lives in the capital, Reykjav'k, and its suburbs, while the rest is spread around the inhabitable area of the country. Until fairly recently the Icelandic nation was unusually homogeneous, both in cultural and religious terms; in 1981, around 98 percent of the nation was born in Iceland and 96 percent belonged to the Lutheran state church or other Lutheran religious sects. In 2007, these numbers were down to 89 and 86 percent respectively, reflecting the rapidly growing multicultural nature of Icelandic society. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Iceland traces Iceland's history and provides a compass for the direction the country is heading. This is done through its chronology, introductory essays, appendixes, map, bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects.

Historical Dictionary of Iceland

Historical Dictionary of Iceland
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 343
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ISBN-10 : 9781442262911
ISBN-13 : 1442262915
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Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Iceland by : Sverrir Jakobsson

Iceland demonstrates most of the characteristics of a modern liberal democracy. It has maintained political stability through a democratic process which enjoys universal legitimacy. Rapid economic modernization has also secured its inhabitants one of the highest living standards in the world, and a comprehensive and highly developed health system has ensured them longevity and one of the lowest rates of infant mortality in the world. Icelanders face, however, formidable challenges in maintaining their status as an independent nation. First, the Icelandic economy is fairly fragile, as overexploitation threatens the fish stocks that remain among Iceland’s principal economic resources. Second, the country is rich in unused energy resources, because many of its rivers are still not harnessed, and geothermal power is abundant. But using these resources will necessarily damage the pristine nature of the country, forcing the politicians and the Icelandic public to choose between environmental protection and industrial expansion. Finally, it remains to be seen if a country with just over 329.740 inhabitants will be able to manage its foreign relations in a complex and constantly changing world. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Iceland contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Iceland.

The A to Z of Iceland

The A to Z of Iceland
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Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Total Pages : 342
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ISBN-10 : 9781461671916
ISBN-13 : 1461671914
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis The A to Z of Iceland by : Gudmundur Halfdanarson

While Iceland is the second largest inhabited island in Europe, with only 313,000 inhabitants in 2007, the Icelanders form one of the smallest independent nations in the world. Around two-thirds of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavík, and its suburbs, while the rest is spread around the inhabitable area of the country. Until fairly recently the Icelandic nation was unusually homogeneous, both in cultural and religious terms; in 1981, around 98 percent of the nation was born in Iceland and 96 percent belonged to the Lutheran state church or other Lutheran religious sects. In 2007, these numbers were down to 89 and 86 percent respectively, reflecting the rapidly growing multicultural nature of Icelandic society. The A to Z of Iceland traces Iceland's history and provides a compass for the direction the country is heading. This is done through its chronology, introductory essays, appendixes, map, bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects.

Celebration

Celebration
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Publisher : Oxford Symposium
Total Pages : 384
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ISBN-10 : 9781903018897
ISBN-13 : 1903018897
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Celebration by : Mark McWilliams

Essays on Food and Celebration from the 2011 Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery. The 2011 meeting marked the thirtieth year of the Symposium.

The Living Age

The Living Age
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Total Pages : 860
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015033151112
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The Edda Songs and Sagas of Iceland

The Edda Songs and Sagas of Iceland
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Total Pages : 56
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ISBN-10 : OXFORD:N10220236
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Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis The Edda Songs and Sagas of Iceland by : George Browning

A Summer in Iceland

A Summer in Iceland
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Total Pages : 404
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ISBN-10 : NYPL:33433082305198
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Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis A Summer in Iceland by : Carl Wilhelm Paijkull

The Quarterly Review

The Quarterly Review
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Total Pages : 600
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105007847325
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Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

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