"A truly astonishing book of facts about France ... librarians will find this book useful for developing collections, preparing for instruction sessions, and writing library guides." – Choice
This volume offers perspective on contemporary France, exploring topics ranging from geography to popular culture.
This encyclopedia is organized into thematic chapters covering numerous aspects of life in modern France. Each chapter contains an overview of the topic and alphabetized entries providing specific examples of the theme. Special appendices offer profiles of a typical day in the life of representative members of French society, a glossary, key facts and figures about France, and a holiday chart. The volume is an essential guide for readers looking for specific topical information and for those who want to develop an informed perspective on aspects of modern France.
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Modern France
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Series Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Geography
- Chapter 2: History
- Chapter 3: Government and Politics
- Chapter 4: Economy
- Chapter 5: Religion and Thought
- Chapter 6: Social Class and Ethnicity
- Chapter 7: Gender, Sexuality, Marriage, and Family
- Chapter 8: Education
- Chapter 9: Language
- Chapter 10: Etiquette
- Chapter 11: Literature and Drama
- Chapter 12: Art and Architecture
- Chapter 13: Music and Dance
- Chapter 14: Food
- Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports
- Chapter 16: Media and Popular Culture
- Appendix A: A Day in the Life
- Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms
- Appendix C: Facts and Figures
- Appendix D: Holidays
- Index
- About the Author
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