{"product_id":"9788418011474","title":"WHY WE LOVE THE FRENCH EVEN THOUGH WE CAN'T STAND THEM","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWHY WE LOVE THE FRENCH EVEN IF WE DISLIKE THEM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a lucid and well-documented look at the complex love-hate relationship that Spaniards have with France. Through reports, stories, and profiles, the author dismantles stereotypes about French arrogance to reveal a country full of contradictions, culture, and a deep crisis of identity. An essential work for understanding our northern neighbor beyond the clichés.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLluís Uría, a correspondent in Paris for nearly a decade, analyzes the essence of France and the French from a close and critical perspective. The book explores how the image of a cultured, refined people, proud of their role in history, coexists with a dissatisfied and rebellious character. Furthermore, it addresses the country's contemporary challenges: demographic changes, economic crises, and the rise of the far-right, which are testing its social cohesion. It is a portrait that combines political analysis with travel writing and cultural observation, offering keys to understanding a society that fascinates and baffles in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFrench national identity and its evolution in the 21st century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and cultural relations between Spain and France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the French \"art de vivre\" and its global influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCrisis of social cohesion, demographics, and the rise of extreme political movements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJournalistic chronicle and sociological portrait of a neighboring country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in international politics, sociology, and French culture. Also for those who travel to France and wish to better understand its inhabitants, as well as for anyone who wants to go beyond the clichés and know the lights and shadows of one of Europe's most influential nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and nuanced view of current French society, based on the author's direct experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding French contradictions: their national pride versus their constant self-criticism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of the political and social factors that explain the rise of the far-right in France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReports and profiles that make understanding a complex country accessible and enjoyable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: URIA, LLUIS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: EDITORIAL DIERESIS, S.L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES, TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PRIMERA PAGINA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 288\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 795 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that successfully combines journalistic rigor with an agile and informative narrative. Lluís Uría manages to awaken the reader's curiosity for a country that, despite its proximity, remains largely unknown. Especially recommended for those seeking to understand the deep mechanisms of French society beyond the headlines and tourist clichés.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL DIÉRESIS, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407427068251,"sku":"9788418011474","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841801147.jpg?v=1781855442","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418011474","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}