Overview
No other people over so long a history have shown a greater knack for survival than the Italians. In this wryly affectionate book, Hofmann reveals his adopted countrymen in all their glorious paradoxes, capturing their national essence as no other book has done since Luigi Barzini's classic, The Italians. The national art of "arrangement"-- dodging taxes, double-dealing, working only as hard as one must-- is counteracted by Italian inventive genius, gusto for life, fierce individuality, deep family bonds (as well as animosities), and a marvelously hedonistic sophistication.
The book, That Fine Italian Hand [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780805017298 in Paperback by Paul Hofmann may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
03/15/1991
ISBN-10:
0805017291
ISBN-13:
9780805017298
Pages:
264
Publisher:
Henry Holt and Co.
