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The Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War became the pivotal political and cultural event of the 1930s and inspired a generation of writers and artists. This book brings together an unprecedented …
Mobile Communications
The mobile phone has achieved a global presence faster than any other form of information and communication technology. A global multi-billion dollar industry, this small, mundane …
Popular Music in Contemporary France
While music lovers from all over the world have tried to recreate the ambience of French cafes by playing music from stars such as Piaf, Trenet and Chevalier, intellectuals, …
Gay Signatures
This interdisciplinary book responds to the explosion of gay and lesbian creativity on modern-day France. Rather than attempting to formalize a specifically 'gay' or 'lesbian' …
French Rugby Football
As France's oldest team sport, rugby football has throughout its 125-year history reflected major changes in French society. This book analyzes for the first time the complex …
The Liberation of France
Due to its potent mix of triumph and controversy, the Liberation of France from Nazi Occupation continues to reverberate in the post-war politics and culture of France. Presenting …
François Mauriac
Examines aspects of Mauriac's work and career that have been unduly neglected and suggests new critical approaches.
Pierre Courtade
Pierre Courtade (1915-1963) was recognised by his peer group to be an independent, sharply intelligent thinker and a talented writer. His principal work consists of journalism -- …
Glasnost in Context
This truly unique volume brings together theoretical discussions of liberalizations with studies focused on literature, theatre and the visual arts. To the analysis of developments …
The Memory of Resistance
What makes people act against their own national identity?How real are the concepts of nationalism and patriotism? In what ways does the media control our perception of history in …
Fictional France
An analysis of the presentation of social reality in France during the final years of the ancien regime and the Revolution.
Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion Vol 6
East Asia covers an area that is home to a quarter of the world's population. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the region, followed by separate sections on …