French Cultural Studies: An Introduction [Paperback]

Jill Forbes (Editor), Michael Kelly (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0198715013 | ISBN-13: 978-0198715016 | Edition: First Edition

French Cultural Studies: An Introduction challenges received theories about France and French culture. Taking into account the major changes which have been taking place in French Studies (with the focus shifting to a broader range of cultural forms), the Introduction adopts an interdisciplinary approach in its wide-ranging study of French culture and society since 1870, and suggests new ways of looking at France and the French-speaking world through the ideas, images, and narratives of more than a century of turbulent history and political change.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`Excellently produced, clearly written, introductory book which all students of French should digest.' A.B. Hunt, Oxford University

`If contemporary French studies is concerned with exploring the interface between francophone culture and society, then this book provides a stimulating introduction to this approach ... fascinating channels of enquiry are opened up.' Times Higher Education Supplement

`This excellent study provides a far-ranging and interdisciplinary guide to the main developments which have taken place in French culture since 1870 ... the work does constitute a coherent whole. Moreover, it is a highly user-friendly work; the reader can either gain an entire view of French culture or can simply look into particular aspects which are specific to his/her interests.' Rachel Edwards, University of Newcastle, Modern and Contemporary France (1997) 5(1)

About the Author

Jill Forbes is at University of Bristol. Michael Kelly is at University of Southampton.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; First Edition edition (January 25, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198715013
• ISBN-13: 978-0198715016
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #803,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)