Modern France
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Modern France

  1. 544 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Modern France

About this book

"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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Information

Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2022
Print ISBN
9781440855481
eBook ISBN
9781440855498
Edition
1
Topic
History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Series Foreword
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction
  8. Chapter 1: Geography
  9. Chapter 2: History
  10. Chapter 3: Government and Politics
  11. Chapter 4: Economy
  12. Chapter 5: Religion and Thought
  13. Chapter 6: Social Class and Ethnicity
  14. Chapter 7: Gender, Sexuality, Marriage, and Family
  15. Chapter 8: Education
  16. Chapter 9: Language
  17. Chapter 10: Etiquette
  18. Chapter 11: Literature and Drama
  19. Chapter 12: Art and Architecture
  20. Chapter 13: Music and Dance
  21. Chapter 14: Food
  22. Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports
  23. Chapter 16: Media and Popular Culture
  24. Appendix A: A Day in the Life
  25. Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms
  26. Appendix C: Facts and Figures
  27. Appendix D: Holidays
  28. Index
  29. About the Author