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The notion of French exceptionalism is deeply embedded in the
nation's self-image and in a range of political and academic
discourses. Recently, the debate about whether France really is
"exceptional" has acquired a critical edge. Against the background
of introspection about the nature of "national identity," some
proclaim "normalisation" and the end of French exceptionalism,
while others point out to the continuing evidence that France
remains distinctive at a number of levels, from popular culture to
public policy. This book explores the notion of French
exceptionalism, places it in its European context, examines its
history and evaluate its continuing relevance in a range of fields
from politics and public policy to popular culture and sport.
Emmanuel Godin is Senior lecturer in French and European Studies;
Tony Chafer is Principal Lecturer in French and African Studies,
both at the University of Portsmouth.
The notion of French exceptionalism is deeply embedded in the
nation's self-image and in a range of political and academic
discourses. Recently, the debate about whether France really is
"exceptional" has acquired a critical edge. Against the background
of introspection about the nature of "national identity," some
proclaim "normalisation" and the end of French exceptionalism,
while others point out to the continuing evidence that France
remains distinctive at a number of levels, from popular culture to
public policy. This book explores the notion of French
exceptionalism, places it in its European context, examines its
history and evaluate its continuing relevance in a range of fields
from politics and public policy to popular culture and sport.
Beginning with an analysis of the complex relationship between
fascism and the post-war extreme right, the book discusses both
contemporary parties and the cultural and intellectual influences
of the European New Right as well as patterns of socialization and
mobilization. It then analyses the effects of a range of factors on
the ideological development of right-wing extremism including
anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, religious extremism and the approach
towards Europe (and the European Union).The final sections
investigate a number of activist manifestations of the extreme
right from youth participation and the white power music scene to
transnational rallies, the Internet and football hooliganism. In
the process, the book questions the notion that the contemporary
extreme right is either completely novel or fully populist in
character. Drawing together a wide range of contributors, this is
essential reading for all those with an interest in contemporary
extremism and fascism. The book is a companion volume to Mapping
the Extreme Right (Routledge, 2012) which has the same editors.
Beginning with an analysis of the complex relationship between
fascism and the post-war extreme right, the book discusses both
contemporary parties and the cultural and intellectual influences
of the European New Right as well as patterns of socialization and
mobilization. It then analyses the effects of a range of factors on
the ideological development of right-wing extremism including
anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, religious extremism and the approach
towards Europe (and the European Union).The final sections
investigate a number of activist manifestations of the extreme
right from youth participation and the white power music scene to
transnational rallies, the Internet and football hooliganism. In
the process, the book questions the notion that the contemporary
extreme right is either completely novel or fully populist in
character. Drawing together a wide range of contributors, this is
essential reading for all those with an interest in contemporary
extremism and fascism. The book is a companion volume to Mapping
the Extreme Right (Routledge, 2012) which has the same editors.
In recent years the revival of the far right and anti-Semitic,
racist and fascist organizations has posed a significant threat
throughout Europe. Mapping the Extreme Right in Contemporary Europe
provides a broad geographical overview of the dominant strands
within the contemporary radical right in both Western and Eastern
Europe. After providing some local and regional perspectives, the
book has a series of national case studies of particular countries
and regions including: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
Croatia, Eastern Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta,
Portugal, Romania, Scandinavia, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey,
Ukraine and the United Kingdom. A series of thematic chapters
examine transnational phenomena such as the use of the Internet,
the racist music scene, cultural transfers and interaction between
different groups. Drawing together a wide range of contributors,
this is essential reading for all those with an interest in
contemporary extremism, fascism and comparative party politics.
In recent years the revival of the far right and anti-Semitic,
racist and fascist organizations has posed a significant threat
throughout Europe. Mapping the Extreme Right in Contemporary Europe
provides a broad geographical overview of the dominant strands
within the contemporary radical right in both Western and Eastern
Europe. After providing some local and regional perspectives, the
book has a series of national case studies of particular countries
and regions including: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
Croatia, Eastern Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta,
Portugal, Romania, Scandinavia, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey,
Ukraine and the United Kingdom. A series of thematic chapters
examine transnational phenomena such as the use of the Internet,
the racist music scene, cultural transfers and interaction between
different groups. Drawing together a wide range of contributors,
this is essential reading for all those with an interest in
contemporary extremism, fascism and comparative party politics.
This multidisciplinary edited volume examines wide-ranging
exchanges between France and its Mediterranean neighbours and their
impact. It questions the changing notion of a Mediterranean space
and its representation, centrality and relevance in terms of
France's international relations under Sarkozy's presidency, from
the launch of the Union for the Mediterranean and its complex
articulations with the European Union's own agenda in the region,
to the tortuous relations with Libya, made even more complicated by
the 2011 'Arab Spring'. Beyond the realm of state relations and
formal policy networks, the volume examines the crucial role played
by diasporas, the interplay between postcolonial and transnational
representations in the fields of cultural diplomacy, cinema and
architecture, and considers how these can produce merged or hybrid
identities. Later in the collection, the politics of ethnicity in
post-war France, the interplay between negative perceptions of
Islam and the changing memory of the Algerian War, and the
evolution of Franco-Algerian relations since 1962 are used to
question the weight of the colonial past when analysing the
relations between France and North Africa.
Part of the Modern History for Modern Languages Series France since
1815 provides an accessible overview of the major socio-political
changes in France during this period. Designed for area studies
students studying French, it presents the historical context
necessary for language students to understand the complexities of
contemporary French society. Adopting a chronological approach, it
surveys nearly two hundred years of French history, with events
covered including The French Revolution, The Bourbon Restoration,
The Third Republic, Occupied France, The Fourth Republic, The
Gaullist Revolution and France after 2003. This revised edition
includes new material that focuses on Chirac's second mandate (Iraq
war, religion, suburbs and the inability/impossibility of carrying
on with reform), an assessment of the controversial Sarkozy
presidency, and a final chapter covering the last ten years,
culminating in the results of the French presidential elections in
2012. Features include: clear timelines of main events and
suggested topics for discussion glossary inserts throughout of key
terms and concepts the use of primary documents to re-create and
understand the past free access to a website
(http://www.port.ac.uk/special/france1815to2003/) containing a
wealth of complementary material Drawing on the best scholarship,
particular emphasis has been given to the role of political memory,
the contribution of women and the impact of colonialism and
post-colonialism. The relationship between France and her European
partners is analysed in greater depth and there are new sections
explicitly situating France and the French within a wider
transnational/global perspective.
Part of the Modern History for Modern Languages Series France since
1815 provides an accessible overview of the major socio-political
changes in France during this period. Designed for area studies
students studying French, it presents the historical context
necessary for language students to understand the complexities of
contemporary French society. Adopting a chronological approach, it
surveys nearly two hundred years of French history, with events
covered including The French Revolution, The Bourbon Restoration,
The Third Republic, Occupied France, The Fourth Republic, The
Gaullist Revolution and France after 2003. This revised edition
includes new material that focuses on Chirac's second mandate (Iraq
war, religion, suburbs and the inability/impossibility of carrying
on with reform), an assessment of the controversial Sarkozy
presidency, and a final chapter covering the last ten years,
culminating in the results of the French presidential elections in
2012. Features include: clear timelines of main events and
suggested topics for discussion glossary inserts throughout of key
terms and concepts the use of primary documents to re-create and
understand the past free access to a website
(http://www.port.ac.uk/special/france1815to2003/) containing a
wealth of complementary material Drawing on the best scholarship,
particular emphasis has been given to the role of political memory,
the contribution of women and the impact of colonialism and
post-colonialism. The relationship between France and her European
partners is analysed in greater depth and there are new sections
explicitly situating France and the French within a wider
transnational/global perspective.
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