Culture and Customs of FranceBloomsbury Academic, 30 oct. 2006 - 315 pages The French are of perennial interest, for, among other things, their style, their cuisine and wine, and their cultural output. Culture and Customs of France is a thoroughly jam-packed narrative through the glories that France continues to offer the world. The volume is a boon for preparing country reports, a must-read for travelers, and perfect for culture studies. Chapters on the land, people, and history, religion, social customs, gender, family, and marriage, cinema and media, literature, food and fashion, architecture and art, and performing arts are current and pleasurable to read. |
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Gender Marriage Family and Education | 71 |
Leisure Holidays Sports and Festivals | 87 |
Cuisine and Fashion | 107 |
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