In Pursuit of the People: Political Culture in France, 1934-9

Wardhaugh, J.

The first comparative study of how the French Popular Front and its right-wing opponents transformed the masses into the people, whether in demonstrations and festivals, or theatre and film. Seven chapters examine the representation of the crowd, workers, electorate, nation and symbolic community, exploring parallels between left and right.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2008-11-12

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230202771

DOI: 10.1057/9780230594753

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 313