Belgium (Cultures of the World) [Library Binding]

Robert Pateman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1995 | Series: Cultures of the World

Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and people of the small European country of Belgium.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 5-9--Three series titles that give a full picture of the geography, history, government, economy, people, religion, food, and other facets of their respective countries. Although they have the same chapter titles, the details presented are very different according to the unique characteristics of each country. All three books describe changes in life style from traditional times to our information age. Organization is clear and user friendly. Fine-quality, full-color photographs and reproductions draw readers in and help to hold their interest. Captions, maps, a flag, index, bibliography, glossary, a recipe, and quick notes make these selections welcome additions for report writers. They provide more detail than Norway...in Pictures (1990), Taiwan...in Pictures (1991), and Belgium...in Pictures (1991, all Lerner).

Sandra L. Doggett, Urbana High School, Walkersville, MD

Copyright 1996 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Marshall Cavendish is a Marshall Cavendish author. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Benchmark Books (NY) (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761401768
• ISBN-13: 978-0761401766
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,846,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars good overview of the country, August 19, 2009

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L. Mendoza "mamey milkshake" (Hialeah, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cultureshock! Belgium (Cultureshock Belgium: A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette) (Paperback)

This book has slightly dated information. Much information is generalized. Great for understanding the history, food, and activities of the country. Yet there were several times the author claimed many facts as true when they were just his personal opinions. Best if complemented with other books or resources.

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, February 12, 2009

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Adela Machova "Ada" (Europe) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cultureshock! Belgium (Cultureshock Belgium: A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette) (Paperback)

Good book, maybe a little shorter than I thought, it has 300 pages, but large letters and small pages

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not a boring country and so is the book, August 13, 2008

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Ilzo A. Mendes (Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cultureshock! Belgium (Cultureshock Belgium: A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette) (Paperback)

I like very much this series and although was intended to expatriates you may use the book for travels.This volume for Belgium was a fine complementation to the much more academic book A throne in Brussels;some bits are hilarious and you could learn very much about waloon/flemish conflict.The design of the series(first impressions;land and history,settling in,food and drink,culture,sport and travel,language,business and work and quiz to test yourself)is always efficient.You could use this for a global vision and then search in other books(some are indicated)or sites(a lot indicated)to deep down.