| Description |
xxi, 517 pages : illustrations, map (black and white) ; 27 cm. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Series |
Understanding modern nations |
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Understanding modern nations.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Geography -- History -- Government and politics -- Economy -- Religion and thought -- Social class and ethnicity -- Gender, sexuality, marriage, and family -- Education -- Language -- Etiquette -- Literature and drama -- Art and architecture -- Music and dance -- Food -- Leisure and sports -- 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. |
| Summary |
"This volume offers perspective on modern French society and culture through thematic chapters on topics ranging from geography to popular culture. Ideal for students and general readers, this book includes insightful, current information about France's past, present, and future"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs.
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France -- Civilization.
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France -- History.
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Civilization (OCoLC)fst00862898
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France (OCoLC)fst01204289
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| Genre/Form |
History (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| ISBN |
9781440855481 hardcover |
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144085548X hardcover |
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9781440855498 electronic book |
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