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Slovenia - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture Paperback – September 1, 2011

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Slovenia seems closer to Austria or Italy than to its Balkan neighbors. The richest of the Slavic nation-states, it has an entirely Western tradition, having belonged in the past to the Roman Empire, the Frankish kingdom, the Holy Roman Empire, the Republic of Venice, the Habsburg monarchy, and the First French Empire. After the Second World War it became part of the Republic of Yugoslavia, before declaring independence in 1991. This extraordinary cultural legacy is what sets Slovenia apart, matched by an amazingly varied topography packed into a small area. Traveling toward the coast, you see changes in the landscape and in the architecture. This reflects both the natural and the historical variety: the Venetians built their buildings one way, the Austrians another. Slovenia’s natural beauty is astonishing. Legend relates that when God was allotting nature’s bounty, he forgot Slovenia. His last-minute solution was to take bits of the best from other places: gorgeous Alpine ranges, the less craggy Pohorje mountains, the Pannonian plain stretching toward Hungary, hill after hill rolling southward into the horizon, the unique karst landscape, rivers aplenty, and a few miles of Adriatic coastline. Never having had a glorious unified kingdom in the past, Slovenians identify themselves not by blood or history but by their language, which differs from the other languages of the ex-Yugoslavia. The older generation is fluent in Serbo-Croatian, which helps for politics and trade, but has little of its historical baggage, and the country has geo-political importance as a politically stable stepping stone to the Balkans. As far as nationhood goes, Slovenia’s golden age is now. There is a sense of change in the country—mostly for the better, and not the dull stampede toward materialism that one sees in some other former Eastern bloc countries. As a tourist destination Slovenia has it all, from medieval ruined monasteries to whitewater rafting. The people of this lovely land are genuinely glad that others are “discovering” their country. There are no real language problems; the younger people all speak English. Moreover, membership of the EU means that this is a country in transition. Culture Smart! Slovenia will introduce you to the inner world of this moderate, orderly, and conservative people who have emerged into the post-Communist world hungry for change.
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Jason Blake teaches in the English Department at the University of Ljubljana. Born and raised in Toronto, he has been living in Slovenia since 2000. In addition to a PhD in English literature, he has an MA in German, and before moving to Slovenia he spent over three years studying and working in Germany and Austria.   He has translated widely from Slovenian (and less widely from German), primarily in the area of cultural studies. Among his published translations are five books, myriad articles, as well as over a dozen short stories by different authors. He is the author of Canadian Hockey Literature, and a book-length essay-writing guide that focuses on cultural differences between Slovenian and English writing. In 2007/2008 he worked as a language trainer preparing civil servants for Slovenia’s presidency of the European Union.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kuperard; 11001st edition (September 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1857336003
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1857336009
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 0.5 x 6.75 inches
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    Culture Smart! guides are written for people who want more than just the nuts and bolts of where to stay, what to see, and how to travel. Short, sharp and humorous, they deal with the richly rewarding human dimension of foreign travel by telling you about the beliefs and attitudes of the people you will meet and about situations you may encounter. They help you to understand what makes people tick, the values they live by, and the kind of behavior that will be reciprocated with goodwill and hospitality.

    Each guide includes concise chapters on the local customs, traditions and values of the country's inhabitants, and crucially, the key historical and cultural events that have shaped them. There are sections on social and business etiquette, tips on communication, both verbal and non-verbal, and advice on how to be a good guest.

    Our aim is to arm readers with a level of cultural fluency, so that whatever your reason for travelling, each situation may be approached with both confidence and sensitivity.

    Brief and thorough, our guides are designed so that they can be dipped into for quick reference as and when needed, or comfortably completed in a few sittings, affording you a comprehensive overview of what you're getting yourself into before you have even taken off!

    Written by long-term expats, journalists, professors and diplomats, Culture Smart! guides have been helping travelers be more than just tourists for over 20 years. With over 100 country guides to date, there are new titles and editions published every year.

    Marcel Proust once said, The true voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. We hope that Culture Smart! will help you arrive at your destination with your eyes open.

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Gagagaga
5.0 out of 5 stars The best travel guidebook!
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023
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I get these books for every new destination I visit and everything in them is so accurate. They really help me get a better understanding of the place I'm about to visit. Slovenia was no different. Big fan.
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Mike Maher
5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to Slovenian culture
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2015
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Charmingly written, informative and brief (164 smallish pages) summary of Slovenian history, geography, customs, attitudes, family life and social relations. Jason Blake has a good eye for the essentials of Slovenian culture, and gives good examples of how Slovenians resemble or differ from people of other cultures. Good sidebars on climate, demography, national holidays, and even a few everyday phrases in Slovene.
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John R. Siberski, SJ
4.0 out of 5 stars Ready to Relocate
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2016
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As I prepare to move to Slovenia to work for approximately a year this book is proving to be a valuable introduction that is augmenting aspects of Slovenia that I couldn't quite articulate during a recent look-see visit.
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Karconcolo
3.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have!
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2014
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A wealth of information. Easy to read.
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Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars helpful guide
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019
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Just what I needed, clean, clear copy of introduction to Slovenia
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Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Gift for my Slovenian father
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021
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I got this for my dad as a Christmas gift. Its a really short read, but he really appreciated it and gave him lots of knowledge of the Slovenian culture, past and present. He is 100% Slovenian and loves to learn about his heritage as much as he can.
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Richard J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Well organized and very well written!
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2013
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I spent two years living in Slovenia and this book would have been a real cherished asset if I had found it sooner!
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Carol D. Rasnic
1.0 out of 5 stars Condition wdas superb, but content , disappointing.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023
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This was described as being more a "Lonely Planet," "Rough Guide", or Fodor's type. It was more a narrative on the author's impressions of Slovenia. Not really very helpful....
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Sinbad
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent insight in to what makes Slovenians Slovene
Reviewed in Germany on March 23, 2024
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This is a fantastic little book, packed with insight into the mindset and culture of Slovenes. Written with an undercurrent of humor, I frequently found myself nodding and laughing at many of the traits the author describes. If you have any interest in Slovenia, this is a must-read.
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David D
5.0 out of 5 stars Gold mine of information.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2022
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Without this little book it would have taken me years to learn what's contained in this volumn.
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doublemp
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, intimate and canny!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2017
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Bought for my British girlfriend so that she could understand my culture. This book is very detailed, normally it would take someone months or years to gather this much knowledge about Slovenia and its people. It's very accurate, with a notable exception of Slovenia's recent history which seems a bit biased. Nonetheless this book is very informative and funny and worth buying if you want to learn more about the way of Slovenes!
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James Ibbett
5.0 out of 5 stars I was able to pick out anything that could be important thanks to the easy layout.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2016
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These books are very informative and while I didn't give myself enough time to read it before going, I was able to pick out anything that could be important thanks to the easy layout.
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Mark Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic little book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2013
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Uncovers a little more of Slovenians and their culture.....fills the gaps that the usual tourist guide books do not explain. A recommneded buy.
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