{"product_id":"the-italians","title":"The Italians","description":"Washington Post bestseller\nLos Angeles Times bestseller\n\nA vivid and surprising portrait of the Italian people from an admired foreign correspondent\n\nHow did a nation that spawned the Renaissance also produce the Mafia? And why does Italian have twelve words for coat hanger but none for hangover?\n\nJohn Hooper’s entertaining and perceptive new book is the ideal companion for anyone seeking to understand contemporary Italy and the unique character of the Italians. Fifteen years as a foreign correspondent based in Rome have sharpened Hooper’s observations, and he looks at the facts that lie behind the stereotypes, shedding new light on everything from the Italians’ bewildering politics to their love of life and beauty. Hooper persuasively demonstrates the impact of geography, history, and tradition on many aspects of Italian life, including football and Freemasonry, sex, food, and opera. Brimming with the kind of fascinating—and often hilarious—insights unavailable in guidebooks, The Italians will surprise even the most die-hard Italophile.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 014312840X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: PKV.014312840X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hooper, John\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aspen Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52561863442719,"sku":"PKV.014312840X.G","price":2.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/0470\/3007\/files\/014312840X-0.jpg?v=1779470735","url":"https:\/\/www.aspenbookco.com\/products\/the-italians","provider":"Aspen Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}