TY - GEN T1 - The mythical Mediterranean sea : crossroads of cultures, people, and civilizations A2 - Ceramella, Nick A2 - Gori, Umberto LA - English PP - Newcastle upon Tyne, UK PB - Cambridge Scholars Publishing YR - 2019 UL - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/ebsco_acadsubs_on1099405017 AB - This volume brings together papers presented at the 7th Annual International Conference co-organised by Florence University of the Arts, Italy, and Stony Brook University (SUNY), USA. The contributors explored the many connections that define the Mediterranean Sea as a symbol of tradition and modernity, and examined it as a region capable of congregating, synergizing and transforming cultures. Their writings focus on the relationship between the cultural, social, and historical environment of Mare Nostrum to pinpoint the elements defining its identity. Hence, particular emphasis is placed on the role and relevance of the Mediterranean as the first beacon of multi-ethnicity which may be seen as a symbol of diversity and unity, as well as a model that holds clues to understanding the global merging of cultures. As such, it is a real shame to see that the general interest in this unique and fascinating area has arisen not thanks to such highly positive features, but because, as Pope Francis says, it has become an open-air cemetery where thousands of people keep drowning OP - 257 CN - DE60 .M98 2019 SN - 9781527533776 SN - 1527533778 SN - 9781527532403 SN - 1527532402 KW - Mediterranean Region : Social conditions : 20th century. KW - Mediterranean Region : Social conditions : 21st century. KW - Popular culture : Mediterranean Region : History : 20th century. KW - Political culture : Mediterranean Region : History : 21st century. KW - Méditerranée, Région de la : Conditions sociales : 20e siècle. KW - Méditerranée, Région de la : Conditions sociales : 21e siècle. KW - HISTORY : World. KW - Political culture KW - Popular culture KW - Social conditions KW - Mediterranean Region KW - 1900-2099 KW - History ER -