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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 context
for evaluation. The wide-ranging and varied themes covered include:
* political parties * regions in the market place * television and
film * women * secularism and Islam * linguistic policies * French
consumers The book also offers a helpful chronology at the end of
each chapter, a detailed bibliography and a recommended reading
list. Aspects of Contemporary France presents an analytical as well
as informative appraoch to French Studies. It provides a readily
accessible but in-depth understanding for students of France or
French civilization at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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 context
for evaluation. The wide-ranging and varied themes covered include:
* political parties * regions in the market place * television and
film * women * secularism and Islam * linguistic policies * French
consumers The book also offers a helpful chronology at the end of
each chapter, a detailed bibliography and a recommended reading
list. Aspects of Contemporary France presents an analytical as well
as informative appraoch to French Studies. It provides a readily
accessible but in-depth understanding for students of France or
French civilization at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
This study seeks to explore the myriad forms of representation of
the French public as a whole, and of specific socio-cultural groups
in French society, by means of collectively-shared myths and
metaphors. The book also examines visual, linguistic and textual
media, and political participation and practice. It considers
diametrical questions of belonging or marginality, social struggle
or social cohesion, and explores how the various forms of identity
are created and maintained. The approach is multidisciplinary,
using recent research in various disciplines from contributors in
France and the UK. The book aims to provide a coherent and
multi-faceted study of socio-cultural identity and citizenship in
France.
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