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The women represented in this volume as both authors and protagonists exert power by resisting the social paradigms that govern how they ‘should’ behave – by thwarting expectations of typical ‘feminine’ conduct (whether in relation to female corporeality and sexuality) or by their (non)adherence to the institutions of marriage and motherhood. However, they also claim power by espousing more conventionally ‘feminine’ roles, recuperating and revaluing those that entail caring and nurturing. ...

Are you ready to challenge your French language skills while diving into some of the most controversial debates of our time? 35 Controversial French Conversations is an engaging and thought-provoking interlinear reader designed for intermediate and advanced learners who want to improve their French through real, hard-hitting discussions. This book takes you on a journey through pivotal topics that have shaped, and continue to shape, the world we live in today.Covering themes such a...

How the American and French Revolutions were interpreted in the Italian states and how that understanding helped redefine the concept of revolution itselfIn Echoes of a Distant Republic, Anna Vincenzi explores the evolving meaning of “revolution” in the eighteenth century by surveying the reactions in Italy to the upheavals in America and later France. Drawing on a wide range of sources—from periodicals and gazettes to diplomatic correspondence, ecclesiast...

Originally published in 1973, this volume presents some of the main approaches that were developed by French Africanists during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. The book covers social structure, kinship systems, economic change, ethnography, language, history and archaeology in West Africa.

The anthology titled 'The French Revolution and Napoleon' serves as a profound exploration of the complex and transformative era spanning the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This collection brings together a spectrum of perspectives, from the philosophical musings of the Enlightenment to the concrete historical analysis of the period's political upheavals. Readers will encounter a tapestry of essays, treatises, and narrative reflections encompassing the democratic ideals, societal uphe...

Religion in French Feminist Thought: Critical Perspectives brings together some of the leading modern religious responses to major French feminist writings on religion. It considers central figures such as Hélène Cixous, Julia Kristeva, Luce Irigaray and Catherine Clément, and its focus on questions of divinity, subjectivity, and ethics provides an accessible introduction to an area of growing philosophical interest.Illustrating the ways in which French feminism has become ...

In the face of the contested legacy of engagement in the Francophone context, this interdisciplinary collection demonstrates that French and Francophone writers, artists, intellectuals and film-makers are using their work to confront unforeseen and unprecedented challenges, campaigns and causes in a politically uncertain post-9/11 world. Composed of eleven essays and a contextualising introduction, this volume is interdisciplinary in its treatment of engagement in a variety of forms, as it...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Master French from the Ground Up: Your Complete Guide to Speaking, Reading, and Writing with ConfidenceWhether you are a complete beginner or someone looking to finally "get" the grammar, Learn French For Beginners Step-by-step is the all-in-one resource you have been waiting for. This comprehensive guide takes you by the hand and walks you through every essential element of French, from Alphabet to mastering th...

Volume 12 in this distinguished series explores current topics in praxiology as studied in France and elsewhere. As is characteristic of contemporary praxiology, contributors both investigate new topics and use new methods to re-examine older approaches.Part 1 is composed of three sections by French scholars. These deal with humans as a subject of action as well as a subject of knowledge. In respecting the particular domains of psychology and praxiology, they demonstrate how they converge ...

Embark on a delightful journey through the charming villages and picturesque landscapes of France with this collection of ten bilingual French-English short stories. Perfect for beginner French language learners, each story is presented with text in both French and English, allowing readers to practice their language skills while immersing themselves in captivating tales.From the quaint countryside to the bustling streets of Paris, each story in this anthology offers a unique glimp...

A fast, easy, effective way to learn the French you need for business!The Savvy Traveler is the ideal method to learn the French you need for business success. Whether speaking with associates, a group of managers, or the President of a French company, you'll have the right expression to make yourself understood in this fast-moving business world. Communicate effectively with the technical and specialized vocabulary of contracts, banking, sales, budgets, and more. ...

This book characterizes a type of city, i.e. the metropolis, by using characteristics which have very little to do with its size. It distinguishes between metropolises and megacities and defines these different characteristics by bringing together elements related to facilities, accessibility and economic power on one hand and other elements which relate more to the capacity for innovation and, more generally, to the knowledge society and economy. All of which demonstrate the process of me...