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

Abélès, Marc

 
9780521383028: Quiet Days in Burgundy: A Study of Local Politics

Sinossi

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.

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9780521040877: Quiet Days in Burgundy: A Study of Local Politics

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0521040876 ISBN 13:  9780521040877
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2007
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