[T]his work is more in-depth than a standard travel guide or general encyclopedia article. Patrons will appreciate the ease with which they can locate current information in this volume as well its broad scope and accessibility….[a] useful resource for students studying the traditions and customs of modern-day Italy. Appropriate for circulating and reference collections in high school, public, and academic libraries.

Library Journal

Drawing on experience gleaned from many years of traveling, studying, and teaching in Italy, Killinger profiles a country that helped birth modern Western culture. He progresses from a summary of major historical, geographical, and cultural features to in-depth coverage of key cultural aspects, including a survey of contemporary political, media, and social trends.

Reference & Research Book News/Art Book News Annual

Written for high school students and the general reader, this new volume in a now three-book series is an in-depth overview of Italy and Italians.

Multicultural Review

Food, sports, literature and religion alike are examined in relation to Italian life and modern customs.

MBR Internet Bookwatch/Library Bookwatch