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Contemporary France Hardcover – 15 February 2011
by H. Drake (Author)
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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 with its tumultuous past – its wars, civil strife, and rapid modernization following the devastation of World War II. Contemporary France examines key aspects of French political culture and looks at how the core republican principles of liberty, equality and fraternity are being interpreted and implemented today. France's relationship with the EU and its place in the wider world are also explored.
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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 with its tumultuous past – its wars, civil strife, and rapid modernization following the devastation of World War II. Contemporary France examines key aspects of French political culture and looks at how the core republican principles of liberty, equality and fraternity are being interpreted and implemented today. France's relationship with the EU and its place in the wider world are also explored.
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HELEN DRAKE is Senior Lecturer in French and European Studies at Loughborough University, UK.
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Publisher : Palgrave UK Print; 1st edition (15 February 2011)
Language : English
Hardcover : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0333792432
ISBN-13 : 978-0333792438
Dimensions : 13.97 x 1.57 x 21.59 cmCustomer Reviews:
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claire
5.0 out of 5 stars greatReviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 June 2013
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great book, useful for breaking down confusing political and economic info so i could better understand the basis of what i was studying
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Rick Elliott
4.0 out of 5 stars A thorough survey let down by a semi-literate, apparently unedited text.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2012
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A thorough survey let down by a semi-literate, apparently unedited text... This is such a pity since many of Helen Drake's judgements are sound and unconstrained by pussy-footing political correctness. (An honest appraisal of our nearest neighbour will always give offence.)
Here are two examples of clunking English, taken from page 137 and 125:
`Liberté - in this example, apparently derived from a subjective interpretation of what constitute (sic) a woman's freedom - has trumped égalité (the freedom for all to dress how they like), and has challenged Muslims to define the line (sic) dividing culture from religion.'
`Despite its aspirations to national solidarity and equality of treatment, French society is as typified as its European counterparts by the individualism that is so characteristic of a mass consumer society, where materialism is becoming ever more entrenched, and by the social inequalities and inequities of imperfect social policy.'
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good condition, quick delivery, great priceReviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2019
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Apart from a brown stain on one of the pages the book was in a very good condition, especially considering the price. Delivery was quick. Had no issues whatsoever.
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Beckyboots
4.0 out of 5 stars Meets expectationsReviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 August 2013
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I was recommended this book by my lecturer for my translation course. It was delivered very promptly and is exactly what I expected.
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