Encyclopedia of Contemporary French Culture

Alexandra Hughes, Alex Hughes, Keith A Reader , Keith Reader

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Routledge
25 June 1998

Reference works; European history; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000; Cultural studies; Media studies

In more than 700 alphabetically-organized entries an international team of contributors captures what is key about the culture which has developed in France since 1945. Entries range from shorter, purely factual contributions of around 100

words to longer overview essays in the range of 2000 words and provide essential cultural context for anyone studying the language or pursuing any course of study which touches on

contemporary European culture.

The Encyclopedia presupposes no knowledge of the French language, or indeed of France's history and institutions beyond what might be expected of the reader of a quality daily newspaper or news weekly. It will be a source of endless enjoyable browsing for any francophile or anyone planning a spell of study or work in France.

Entries include
* abortion
* advertising
* Beur cinema
* Brel, Jacques
* Chanel, Coco
* child care
* decolonization
* ecriture feminine
* football
* francophone press
* gay activism
* green politics
* management style
* Paris Match
* regional writing
* Seuil
* youth culture

Special Features
* Entries are extensively cross-referenced to help lead the reader from one subject strand

to another.
* Longer entries are 'facts-fronted' to enable the reader to single out important information at a glance.
* All entries are listed under the subject heading at the start of the book for speed of use.
* An extensive index makes information all the more accessible.
* Entries are followed, where possible, by short annotated suggestions

for further reading.

Structure and Content Entries are organized alphabetically and range from factual/biographical pieces of 150 or 500 words to longer, major entries and overview essays of 1000 or 2000 words. Major entries begin with a factual introduction and are followed by suggestions for further reading. Elza Adamowitz, Queen Mary and

Westfield College, UK Dennia Ager, Aston University;

Robert Aldrich, University of Sydney; Laurence Bell, University of Surrey; Jennifer B

Edited by: Alexandra Hughes, Alex Hughes, Keith A Reader, Keith Reader
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: annotated edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 1.292kg
ISBN: 9780415131865
ISBN 10: 0415131863
Pages: 640
Publication Date: 25 June 1998
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Architecture Cultural Institutions and Phenomena Economy Education and Research Fashion and Design Film Food and Drink History Intellectual Life Language and National Identity Literature and Popular Fiction Media: General Media: Press Media: Publishing Media: Radio Media: Television Music Performing Arts Politics Religion Society Sport and Leisure Visual Arts Writers

Alex Hughes is Senior Lecturer in French at the University of Birmingham, and Keith Reader is Head of French Studies at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Reviews for Encyclopedia of Contemporary French Culture

Highly recommended for all college and university libraries. - Choice, Feb. 1999 . . . a factual, accurate reference guide to contemporary French life is needed to dispel the misinformation about modern France that renders French thought suspect to some commentators. The book includes entries concerning every aspect of modern French life. Readers will be delighted to encounter unknown facts . .. -Choice, Feb. 1999 This authoritative and stimulating encyclopedia will define contemporary French culture for a generations. - TLS, 10/98 Recommended especially for public libraries. - Library Journal, 10/98 Recommended for academic and large public libraries. - Booklist, 9/15/98