Contemporary France: An Introduction to French Politics and Society |
Catherine Fieschi, David J. Howarth, Georgios Varouxakis ISBN: 0340741872 A handbook covering most of the major features of French politics and society, this title should be of particular interest to undergraduates studying French, French politics and European studies. It provides coverage of political and social developments...(read more) |
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Culture Wise France |
Joe Laredo ISBN: 1905303076 The Essential Guide to Culture, Customs and Business Etiquette: A new guide for visitors to France containing essential information to help newcomers avoid cultural and social gaffes. |
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Developments in French Politics 3 |
Alistair Cole (Editor), Patrick Le Gales (Editor), Jonah Levy ISBN: 1403941807 Edited by a new team on leading authorities of French politics Developments in French Politics 3 brings together specially written chapters by leading French and Anglo-American experts to provide a systematic and rigorously edited assessment of key...(read more) |
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France in the European Union |
Alain Guyomarch, et al ISBN: 0333593588 This text is centred around two themes: the attitude of presidents, ministers, political parties, interest groups, and the public, towards European integration; and the complexity of the adaption processes in many policy sectors which have become...(read more) |
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French Feminisms |
Gill Allwood ISBN: 1857288033 In this text, Gill Allwood explores theories of masculinity emerging from French feminist theories of gender and from French feminist practice concerning violence towards women, highlighting both the commonalities and the specificities of the French case. |
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French Hospitality: Racism and North African Immigrants |
Tahar Ben Jelloun, Barbara Bray (Translator) ISBN: 0231113765 A Moroccan who emigrated to France in 1971, Tahar Ben Jelloun draws upon his own encounters with racism along with his insights as a practicing psychologist and novelist to elucidate the racial divisions that plague his adopted nation today. |
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French Legal System |
Catherine Elliott, Eric Jeanpierre, Catherine Vernon ISBN: 1405811617 "It is an eminently readable book and the authors are to be applauded for having included so much in such a modest space. I strongly recommend this book to English-speaking lawyers" - From the foreword by Lord Slynn. This book provides a...(read more) |
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French Politics Today |
David S. Bell ISBN: 0719058767 This review of the state of French politics at the beginning of the 21st century explains and sets in context all aspects of French politics, taking into account recent developments as well as the background and structure of the French political system....(read more) |
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Government and Politics of France |
Andrew Knapp, Vincent Wright ISBN: 0415357322 The" Government and Politics of France, 5th Edition "has been the leading textbook on French politics for over a generation, and continues to provide students with a comprehensive and incisive introduction to the intricacies of French politics...(read more) |
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Inside Monaco |
Siri Campbell ISBN: 0911445080 This is the first and only comprehensive guidebook to the Principality of Monaco. "Inside Monaco" dispels the myth that the world's most prestigious square mile is only for millionaires. This guidebook with pullout map provides information on...(read more) |
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La Vie En Bleu: France and the French Since 1900 |
Roderick Kedward ISBN: 0140130950 Rod Kedward brings to life the great, and often terrible, dramas of modern France - the two cataclysmic wars - the Algerian disaster, the student and worker revolt of 1968, as well as exploring the special worlds of the workplace, immigration,...(read more) |
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On the Brink: The Trouble with France |
Jonathan Fenby ISBN: 0349114919 As Europe binds closer together, and the twin watersheds of monetary union and the millenium loom, what does the future hold for the UK's nearest neighbour? For centuries, France has occupied a unique position in the collective British psyche -...(read more) |
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Sourcebook on French Law |
David Pollard ISBN: 1859411878 The primary sources in this work include the constitution and related documents, extracts from codes, statutes and regulations, decisions of the courts - ranging from classic leading cases to everyday situations which are the typical fare of the lowest...(read more) |
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Speak the Culture: France: Be Fluent in French Life and Culture |
Andrew Whittaker ISBN: 1854184938 Through exploring the people, the culture and the lifestyles that have shaped the French experience Speak the Culture: France provides an intimate understanding of France and the French. A guidebook can show you where to go, a language guide what to say...(read more) |
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The Alien's Guide to France |
Jim Watson ISBN: 1901130657 This is a light-hearted guide for visitors to France who are mystified and maybe a little daunted by all those funny foible and idiosyncracies we associate with the French. |
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The Changing French Political System |
Robert Elgie (Editor) ISBN: 0714680982 Examining the nature of the Fifth Republic after its first 42 years, this study looks at the challenges posed by new parties and new expressions of political mobilization. Entrenched policy routines are being undermined by the emergence of new actors...(read more) |
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The French |
Theodore Zeldin ISBN: 1860460755 This is a guide to France intended for the traveller who wants to get to know French people as individuals, for the negotiating businessman and for students who wishes to discover in-depth aspects of their lives. It looks at what makes up the national...(read more) |
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The Unknown Tour De France: The Curious Story of the World's Biggest Bicycle Race |
Les Woodland ISBN: 1892495260 A look behind the scenes of the Tour de France. Written by a veteran bicycle racing writer, Les Woodland, it covers the Tour's history, cheats, glory years, the summer of 1964, bikes, and other insider details. |
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Two Lipsticks and a Lover |
Helena Frith-Powell ISBN: 1903933676 Why is it that French women look as glamorous in a T-shirt and pair of jeans as in a designer dress? What is the secret that keeps them sexy and attractive from eighteen or eighty? Why are they happiest when flirting? How do they stay pencil thin? And...(read more) |
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