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Contemporary France (Contemporary States and Societies)
Drake H
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Description for Contemporary France (Contemporary States and Societies)
Paperback. An accessible interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary France providing coverage of culture, society, economy, and politics set in a historical and global context. A central theme is the relationship between popular images of France and the often contradictory realities of French society as it faces up to the challenges of the 21st century. Series: Contemporary States and Societies Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 322.
Few countries can claim a political heritage as rich, varied and influential as France – the birthplace of modern politics. Ideas about France are often based on popular stereotypes, yet the reality of French national identity is both diverse and changeable. In this authoritative yet accessible new text, Helen Drake provides a compelling introduction to the politics, society, economy and culture of France. She examines how well equipped the country is to meet the challenges which face it at the start of the twenty-first century. A central theme of the book is whether France has come to terms ... Read more
Few countries can claim a political heritage as rich, varied and influential as France – the birthplace of modern politics. Ideas about France are often based on popular stereotypes, yet the reality of French national identity is both diverse and changeable. In this authoritative yet accessible new text, Helen Drake provides a compelling introduction to the politics, society, economy and culture of France. She examines how well equipped the country is to meet the challenges which face it at the start of the twenty-first century. A central theme of the book is whether France has come to terms ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Contemporary States and Societies Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333792445
SKU
V9780333792445
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About Drake H
HELEN DRAKE is Senior Lecturer in French and European Studies at Loughborough University, UK.
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