Description: An international team of scholars contribute over 700 entries on contemporary French culture that range from Art, Gender, Politics and Literature to Media and the Economy. It is a vital companion for anyone interested in the culture of modern France.
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'This excellent new Encyclopedia of Contemporary French Culture is a vivid and widely angled snapshot made user-friendly for the non-specialist observer ... authoritative and stimulating ... this encyclopedia will define contemporary French culture for a generation. This very informative and thoughtful Encyclopedia will be a boon to all France-watchers.' - Times Literary Supplement
'Articles are lucid, informative, reliable and of value to both the novice and the expert. It is a well balanced, impressive piece of work and an essential reference tool for all relevant libraries.' - Reference Reviews