In interwar France, there was a growing sense that 'organization' was the solution to the nation's perceived social, economic and political ills. This book examines the roots of this idea in the industrial rationalization movement and its manifestations in areas as diverse as domestic organization and economic planning. In doing so, it shows how experts in fields ranging from engineering to the biological sciences shaped visions of a rational socio-economic order from the 1920s to Vichy and beyond.

"This book will change the way that historians think about the recent history of France. It challenges not only conventional narratives of the origins and nature of the French 'economic miracle', but the very categories that have been used to make sense of the social, economic and cultural history of the interwar years, Vichy and beyond. No longer will it be possible forhistorians to use terms such as 'modernisation', 'technocracy' or even 'expertise' without careful reflection on their problematic meaning and their context. All that in a brilliantly written, accessible book" Kevin Passmore, University of Cardiff

..".a very good piece of historical scholarship. The book offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between science, culture and politics in interwar France. The author challenges in convincing ways current historiography through a reinterpretation of an impressive array of published and unpublished sources. It is well written, coherently structured and persuasively argued." Andr?'s H. Reggiani, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, Buenos Aires

"This is an original and important book. Jackie Clarke has written a fresh, arresting history of a network of advocates of 'scientific rationalization' in interwar France, and in so doing she has developed a new way of thinking about French elites in the era straddling the Second World War." Herrick Chapman, New York University

In interwar France, there was a growing sense that "organization" was the solution to the nation's perceived social, economic and political ills. This book examines the roots of this idea in the industrial rationalization movement and its manifestations in areas as diverse as domestic organization and economic planning. In doing so, it shows how experts in fields ranging from engineering to the biological sciences shaped visions of a rational socio-economic order from the 1920s to Vichy and beyond.

Jackie Clark Losing weight is easy with a decent diet. Controlling weight afterwards is the problem, but not so for the author of this book who discovered a way to understand exactly what she had to do to take complete control of her eating habits. A way that would free her from the health hazardous weight she had carried for years. In this book, she shares her understanding of what it took for her to understand her problem and to do something about it. She no longer goes from fat to almost thin. She is now permanently slim and is the size she wants to be, maintaining her size by following a few simple steps. In the pages of this book, she details every ounce of food she ate over a six-month period. The weeks that she gained weight are all included in this frank and honest story. In devising her method of taking control to free herself from closets full of clothes that did not fit, walks she found painful and most of all her love of swimming that was limited, due to lack of fitness. She made a conscious decision not to starve herself, not to give up her pleasures of wine, chocolate or eating out. Throughout, she continued to enjoy her pleasures, although sensibly limited. She discovered the points at which she lost or gained weight. Read her story and discover for yourself how it is possible for anyone to take control of their eating habits, and still continue to enjoy the pleasures of food, including wine with meals. Unlock the magic of the knowledge inside you, just as Jackie did, to improve your life. Reducing weight is a proven method of preventing many illnesses and conditions that can ruin the quality of life. Imagine walking, swimming, running or just looking great in clothes you chose for looks and not merely because they fit. Improve your health by taking control by reading this must have book.

The Tourism Development Handbook describes steps and activities relevant to places either just beginning to develop tourism, or seeking to enhance their tourism product. It examines the changing nature of tourism and its impact, showing how planning and marketing can maximize revenue without destroying the destination.