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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.
With gouache illustrations of dogs, people, parks, markets, and
cafes that bring Paris to life, the story of Hudson, an adventurous
Norwich Terrier who moves to Paris, is as much for dog lovers and
Francophiles as it is for kids. Hudson loves the new sights and
smells, but when he tries to make friends, an obstacle arises--the
dogs only speak French. When his mom suggests going to French
class, Hudson discovers other ex-pat dogs are in the same boat.
Determined to make friends, he hits the books and things begin to
look up; Hudson becomes a Parisian, or rather, a "Paris-chien"
(c"hien" means "dog" in French). Demonstrating a message to
children about how to cope with change in their lives, little
Hudson's desire to make friends and thrive in his new environment
is so strong that he learns a new language. French words that
appear in the illustrations are defined in a glossary, so the book
also serves as an introduction to learning French. Hudson's
successful experience will be a consolation to any child set down
in a new school, city, or country.
"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.
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The Decoys (Paperback)
Jackie Clarke, Margarita Felices
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R254
Discovery Miles 2 540
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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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.
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