and Julie Barlow
A terrific read for those who love France. For two years, the Canadian authors played the role of anthropologists in a quest to unravel what makes the French tick. The book covers all aspects of French society from the role of the State to attitudes about food, land, privacy and language. An interesting side-effect is that by highlighting the differences between French and North American cultures, they give a fascinating insight into their own customs.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 24 June 2004 ) |
