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Aspects of contemporary France / edited by Sheila Perry.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- National characteristics, French.
- France--Civilization--1945-.
- France.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 258 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Routledge, 1997.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- France is defined by claims of uniqueness made by or about the French. Aspects of Contemporary France illuminates the contemporary economic, cultural, political and social climate of France. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this book explains the historical background to controversial issues. It also traces France's road to nationhood through religion, language and territory.Each chapter is by a specialist in the field and is based on the most up to date information and research. Beginning with the present day, the book traces the historical background to events and provides a
- Contents:
- Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures and tables; Notes on contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; INTRODUCTION: FRANCE IN THE MAKING; THE PRESIDENCY; PARTY POLITICS; DEFENCE POLICY; THE REGIONS IN THE MARKET PLACE; HIGHER EDUCATION; TELEVISION; WOMEN; THE CHURCH; LACIT AND ISLAM; LINGUISTIC POLICIES; CINEMA; A MARKET OF 58 MILLION CONSUMERS; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-134-78886-X
- 1-134-78887-8
- 0415131790
- 0415131804
- 0-203-12921-0
- 1-280-32913-0
- 9780203129210
- OCLC:
- 437082433
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