Selected Essays from the Fiftieth Anniversary Congress of the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences in America

<P> <I>Volume I, </I> "Poland and Europe: Historical Dimensions," defines Poland in relationship to the European historical tradition, from the Renaissance through the colapse of Communism. <I>Volume II, </I> "The Polish Diaspora," focuses on the effects of emigration on Poles themselves and the nations to which they moved. <I>Volume III, </I> "Heart of the Nation: Polish Literature and Culture," studies a wide range of Polish artists, works, practices, emigre figures, and influences, reflecting the wealth, diversity, and tenacity of Polish culture.</P>