Understanding France
eBook - ePub

Understanding France

  1. 240 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Understanding France

About this book

This concise yet comprehensive volume gives a compelling introduction to the politics, society, economy and culture of France.

Moving beyond popular stereotypes, the book explores the reality of a diverse and changeable France. It examines the significance of developments from #MeToo to the 2024 Paris Olympics, while placing France in its international context and assessing its response to global crises.

The book provides:

• an accessible, jargon-free account informed by the latest data;

• an up-to-date analysis of today's political landscape;

• an ideal introduction for students and general readers alike.

Building on the success of its predecessor volume Contemporary France, this is a highly authoritative text that offers its readers keys for understanding how France is facing the challenges and opportunities of today's world.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Table of Contents
  6. List of Figures
  7. Preface
  8. Introduction
  9. 1 History and Legacies
  10. 2 France and the French
  11. 3 Politics and the Republic
  12. 4 Government, Governance and the State
  13. 5 Society and Identity
  14. 6 Culture and Leisure
  15. 7 Economy and Business
  16. 8 France in the World
  17. Conclusions
  18. References
  19. Index