| Encyclopedia of Contemporary French Culture Contributor(s): Hughes, Alexandra (Editor), Hughes, Alex (Editor), Reader, Keith A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415263549 ISBN-13: 9780415263542 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $71.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2001 Annotation: In over 700 alphabetical entries on key aspects of French culture since 1945, this groundbreaking work provides valuable in-depth information on topics which traditional reference works often neglect. Reflecting the growth of cross-disciplinary concerns, the encyclopedia covers fields such as film and media, sports, gender, food and wine, education, literature, technology, politics and linguistic issues. The entries include short biographies of influential figures such as Jacques Brel, Coco Chanel, and Francois Truffaut as well as brief factual pieces, major articles and overviews on subjects across the entire spectrum of contemporary French culture: Abortion, Advertizing, Beur Cinema, Canal Plus, Francophone Press, Gay Activism, Green Politics, L'Equipe, Management Style, North Africa, "Paris-Match" and an inclusive range of other topics. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Reference - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 306 |
| Series: Routledge World Reference |
| Physical Information: 1.82" H x 7.22" W x 9.28" (2.48 lbs) 640 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - French |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With over 700 entries from an international team of contributors, this wide-ranging work crosses the traditional boundaries between disciplines in the humanities and social sciences and defines French culture in its broadest sense. Areas covered include: * economy Entries range from shorter, factual contributions to longer overview essays, and provide an essential context for anyone studying French, as well as for readers with an interest in critical theory and those pursuing comparative studies in European culture. To assist readers with their research a classified contents list identifies relevant entries within a particular field. The articles are extensively cross-referenced to provide links between subjects and conclude with annotated suggestions for further reading. |