During the first half of the 1970s, the economy was characterized by "stagflation" -- with both unemployment and inflation at uncomfortably high levels. The economic optimism of the previous decade -- the "go-go" Sixties -- gave way to an unease -- famously called a "malaise" by Jimmy ...
During the first half of the 1970s, the economy was characterized by "stagflation" -- with both unemployment and inflation at uncomfortably high levels. The economic optimism of the previous decade -- the "go-go" Sixties -- gave way to an unease -- famously called a "malaise" by Jimmy ...
Chinese culture gives names that are more specific. For instance, a person’s father’s older brother is called “bo fu,” whereas the younger brother is “shu fu.” Each position within a family carries a specific name as a sign of respect to that family member. The abundance of kinship...
During the Soviet era, limitations on materials and manufacturing forced many Russians to dress in poorly made, out-of-fashion clothing. However, since the fall of communism, economic improvements and an increase in trade with other countries has improved the quality of clothing and fashion for mi...