The Gypsies of Eastern Europe / Edition 1

by David Crowe, John Kolsti, Ian Hancock

Overview

In recent news coverage of the dramatic political events in Eastern Europe, Gypsies have been a favourite sidebar topic. Some of the stories have been truly horrifying, others are written condescendingly and to amuse; but what has become clear is how little we really know about this people. In a concerted effort to uncover the modern history of the Rom in Eastern Europe, the authors examine the Gypsy experience in Albania, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania and Yugoslavia, with special attention to the Nazi Holocaust as well as to the record of the forced settlement and education programmes instituted by communist regimes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780873326728
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/31/1992
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1710L (what's this?)

About the Author

David Crowe, John Kolsti, Ian Hancock

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction, Ian Hancock; Chapter 2 Gypsy History in Germany and Neighboring Lands, Ian Hancock; Chapter 3 The Romani Pořajmos, Henry R. Huttenbach; Chapter 4 Albanian Gypsies, John Kolsti; Chapter 5 The Gypsy Historical Experience in Romania, David Crowe; Chapter 6 Damnation of the Outsider, Dennis Reinhartz; Chapter 7 The Gypsies of Czechoslovakia, Josef Kalvoda; Chapter 8 The Gypsies in Hungary, David Crowe; Chapter 9 The East European Roots of Romani Nationalism, Ian Hancock; Chapter 10 Conclusion, David Crowe;

Editorial Reviews

Historians and linguists examine the modern experience of the Rom in Albania, Czechoslavakian Hungary, Romania, and Yugoslavia. The 10 essays emphasize the Nazi holocaust and the forced settlement and education programs of the communist regimes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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