Quiet Days in Burgundy: A Study of Local Politics - Brossura

Abélès, Marc

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0521040876 ISBN 13: 9780521040877

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2007

Riassunto

In this book Abélès develops a fresh perspective on political life in France, both past and present, from the point of view of anthropology.

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Descrizione del libro

This ethnographic study of political life in the department of the Yonne, in the Burgundy region, explores a still richly Balzacian provincial world. The author, a French anthropologist, has extensive field experience in Ethiopia. Drawing on local history, interviews and participant observation, Abélès develops a fresh perspective on political life in France.

Contenuti

Preface to the English edition; Preface to the French edition; List of abbreviations; A note on French elections; Map of the department of the Yonne; 1. Who is eligible?; 2. Dynasties; 3. Ups and downs in politics; 4. The new deal: decentralisation; 5. Parachuting in; 6. The communist party and real life; 7. Deputy and mayor; Conclusion; Notes.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521040876
• ISBN 13: 9780521040877
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 316
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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