Presents a detailed overview of Italy's current social customs and culture, covering its people, family life, religion, literature, the arts, festivals, sports, food, and leisure activites.

Italian collection. Includes maps of: [Italy and Vicinity]; [Administrative Divisions].

Chronology -- 1. The land, people, and history -- 2. Religion and thought -- 3. Marriage, gender, and family -- 4. Holidays, saints' days, festivals, and food -- 5. Leisure activities and sport -- 6. Literature -- 7. The performing arts -- 8. Art, architecture, and design -- 9. Cinema and mass media -- Glossary.