Armenia: A Rugged Land, an Enduring People [Library Binding]

Lucine Kasbarian (Author)

Book Description

Series: Discovering Our Heritage

ARMENIA: A Rugged Land, an Enduring People offers a comprehensive introduction to the land, history and culture of the Armenian people in a condensed, easy-to-read format designed for both children and adults.

Within 11 chapters, ARMENIA explores the origins and history of the Armenians, describes the geographical characteristics of the country, notes the achievements of pioneering Armenians, documents the events and evidence surrounding the Armenian Genocide of 1915, and describes what life is like in the country today. The book also includes pages of Armenian phrases and folk tales, authentic Armenian recipes, and addresses of foreign embassies and consulates. A full-color map and over 45 color photographs and illustrations further familiarize readers with the customs and practices in this foreign land.

This installment in the "Discovering Our Heritage" series, published by Dillon Press/Silver Burdett of the Simon & Schuster Education Group, is designed to appeal to the lay population as well as supplement social studies and multi-cultural studies programs on primary, secondary and undergraduate levels. ARMENIA and all other books in this series are intended to address a gap that exists pertaining to country studies for which Americans may possess little awareness. ARMENIA is also intended to familiarize young Americans of Armenian descent about the heritage of their ancestors, and even serve as a travel guide for anyone thinking about visiting Armenia today.

Editorial Reviews

Review

ARMENIA makes history (so often the subject of dry, turgid, massive tomes) a lively and uniquely interesting experience. -- Roben Torossian for The Armenian Reporter

ARMENIA takes us closer to filling the void of mainstream educational materials addressing the history of Armenia and Armenians. -- Nicole Vartanian for Armenian Forum

ARMENIA will find shelf-space in homes, schools and libraries as a rare research tool for the "middle-aged" student. -- AIM magazine

The descendant of genocide survivors, Kasbarian devotes much attention to this horrific event that has received too little coverage. -- Multicultural Review

This supplementary reader for high school age students is excellent for all ages. -- FACES: People, Places and Cultures

Product Details

• Library Binding: 160 pages
• Publisher: Dillon Pr; 1st edition (December 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0382394585
• ISBN-13: 978-0382394584
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,218,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Author Lucine Kasbarian lives in Massachusetts and New Jersey. She is also the author of "Armenia: A Rugged Land, an Enduring People" (Dillon Press/Simon & Schuster).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, February 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Armenia: A Rugged Land, an Enduring People (Library Binding)

"Armenia" possesses all the properties that make it an above-average learning resource for readers -- young and old. It provides access and insight into a country about which there is little awareness. Not only is the reader exposed to a wealth of current information about the region, he/she is inspired to take a virtual journey into the lives of a different people in a foreign land and is invited to explore the contrast it portrays to his/her own lifestyle. The content of "Armenia" is factual, the text uncomplicated, the artwork appealing. Employing a smooth, unobtrusive style, "Armenia" encourages readers to develop understanding and tolerance for cultural diversity. Those in search of contemporary and comprehensive material about Armenia should rejoice in having this rare and worthy resource available to them.

-- Gilda Kupelian, Executive Director, Armenian National Education Committee

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very informative!, April 23, 1999

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This review is from: Armenia: A Rugged Land, an Enduring People (Library Binding)

I work in an industry with a sizable Armenian contingent, and wanted to learn more about the culture. Even though this is ostensibly for school kids, I found it to be a lively, energetic introduction through the history of Armenia, hitting on just about everything you can think of -- the food, culture and the country's sadly tragic history. The amount of research that went into it is impressive, but it's never dull and keeps your interest throughout. Recommended!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure Trove of Information, February 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Armenia: A Rugged Land, an Enduring People (Library Binding)

As a Peace Corps nominee assigned to Armenia, I had been looking for books that could provide an up-to-date and comprehensive introduction to this country and its people. Many of the books I acquired on the subject of Armenia seemed parsimonious with details. This book satisfied my hunger for information immediately, with "Fast Facts About Armenia" and with every indispensable chapter that followed. The book covers Armenian history, culture, art and daily life in abundance, and in a style that is easy to read. The accompanying photos and artwork are some of the best I have come across. I have recommended it to other Peace Corps volunteers who, like me, are anxious to discover the many wonders of this fascinating country and people.