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‘Inquiétude' in the work of Pierre Mac Orlan

By: Roger W. Baines

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‘Inquiétude' in the work of Pierre Mac Orlan

By: Roger W. Baines

This is the first major study in English of the work of the French novelist, essayist, journalist, poet and ‘chansonnier’ Pierre Mac Orlan (1882-1970). It assesses Mac Orlan's contribution to the post-1918 phenomenon of intellectual disillusionment and disorientation which was termed the ‘nouveau mal du siècle’, or ‘inquiétude’. Although he has largely been ignored by critics thus far, Mac Orlan was part of mainstream French literary production and a major exponent of ‘inquiétude’. Where he differs from his contemporaries is in his subject matter, in his use of sociological, rather than abstract, intellectual material. His expression of ‘inquiétude’ encompasses: ‘le fantastique social’; adventure; marginality; ‘le cafard’; and sadistic sexuality. His originality lies in his invention of ‘le fantastique social’, in his constant use of certain techniques, as well as the subject matter, of German Expressionism via the depiction of the disturbing landscape of the modern city, post-1918 inflation and decadence, prostitutes and criminals, doomed adventurers, the mystery of modern technology, and in the expression of a morbid interest in sexual violence. This volume will be of particular interest to students of inter-war French literature and thought.

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BRILL

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9004489754

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9789004489752

Midlife, Madness, or Menopause

Does Anyone Know What's Normal?

By: Patricia J. Richter,Roger Duvivier

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Midlife, Madness, or Menopause

Does Anyone Know What's Normal?

By: Patricia J. Richter,Roger Duvivier

A Complete and Comforting Guide on What Your Mother Never Told You About Menopause. Going beyond the television talk shows and tabloids, here's real help through the maze of information women are hit with as they enter midlife--somewhere between ages 35 and 60. Told from the point of view of a friend who's been there, Midlife, Madness, or Menopause provides simple, practical guidelines as to what you might expect and what you can do to help yourself as your body begins to change. Written by a woman who has gone through menopause and corroborated by a distinguished physician and woman's health advocate, this book explores the changes women face around the time of menopause--drawing on questions and concerns gathered from hundreds of women who have experienced it. This indispensable book will give you: * Up-to-the-minute guidelines on hormone replacement therapy. * Down-to-earth personal stories. * Clear explanations for the changes taking place in your body. * The latest facts on medical procedures, such as hysterectomy, dilation and curettage, endometrial ablation, and bladder reconstruction. * Tools to detect more than 70 common signs of hormonal change. * The latest information on alternative therapy as well as time-honored traditional treatments. Designed to dispel fears and debunk myths, this guide is filled with humorous "Moments of Madness" and a positive, personal approach for managing your own health--mental and physical.

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266

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Wiley

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0471346853

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9780471346852

The Church and the State in France, 1789-1870

'Fear of God is the Basis of Social Order'

By: Roger Price

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The Church and the State in France, 1789-1870

'Fear of God is the Basis of Social Order'

By: Roger Price

This book explores the responses of the Roman Catholic Church to the French Revolution beginning in 1789, to the liberal revolution in 1830, and particularly the democratic revolution of 1848 in France, and asks how these events were perceived and explained. Informed by the collective memory of the first revolution, how did the Church react to renewed ‘catastrophe’? How did it seek to influence political choice? Why did authoritarian government prove to be so attractive? This is a study of the impact of religion on political behaviour, as well as of the politicisation of religion. Roger Price employs the methodology of the social and cultural historian to explain the development and interaction of two key institutions, Church and State, during a period of political and social upheaval. Drawing on a wide range of archival and printed primary sources, as well as secondary literature, this book analyses the diverse perceptions of people with power and the impact of their decisions, and the responses, of a wide range of individuals and communities.

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346

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Springer

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3319632698

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The French Second Empire

An Anatomy of Political Power

By: Roger Price

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The French Second Empire

An Anatomy of Political Power

By: Roger Price

This is a most thoroughly researched book on Napoleon III's Second Empire. It makes a vital contribution to the quarter-century of French history following the 1848 revolution, which saw major developments in the 'modernization' of the French state and in its relationships with its citizens.

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521

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Cambridge University Press

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1139430971

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9781139430975

Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures

Volume II

By: Dr. Roger L. Gordon

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Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures

Volume II

By: Dr. Roger L. Gordon

Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures Volume II By: Dr. Roger L. Gordon Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures: Volume II continues author Dr. Roger L. Gordon’s Supporting Actors series by expanding his database of talented supporting actors and actresses. A compilation of biographies of supporting actors and actresses that spans from the advent of sound through present day, learn the history and accomplishments of many of your favorite stars!

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215

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Dorrance Publishing

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1480958417

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Voltaire Almighty

A Life in Pursuit of Freedom

By: Roger Pearson

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Voltaire Almighty

A Life in Pursuit of Freedom

By: Roger Pearson

During much of his life Voltaire's plays and verse made him the toast of society, but his barbed wit and commitment to reason also got him into trouble. Jailed twice and eventually banished by the King, he was an outspoken critic of religious intolerance and persecution. His personal life was as colourful as his intellectual one. Voltaire never married, but had long-term affairs with two women: Emilie, who died after giving birth to the child of another lover, and his niece, Marie-Louise, with whom he spent his last twenty-five years. With its tales of illegitimacy, prison, stardom, exile, love affairs and tireless battles against critics, Church and King, Roger Pearson's brilliant biography brings Voltaire vividly to life.

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595

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A&C Black

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1408820803

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9781408820803

People and Politics in France, 1848–1870

By: Roger Price

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People and Politics in France, 1848–1870

By: Roger Price

This 2004 book is about politicisation and political choice in the aftermath of the February Revolution of 1848, and the emergence of democracy in France. The introduction of male suffrage both encouraged expectations of social transformation and aroused intense fear. In these circumstances the election of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte as President of the Republic - and his subsequent coup d'état - were the essential features of a counter-revolutionary process which involved the creation of a system of democracy as the basis of regime legitimacy and as a prelude to greater liberalisation. The state positively encouraged the act of voting. But what did it mean? How did people perceive politics? How did communities and groups participate in political activity? These and many other questions concern the relationships between local issues and personalities, and the national political culture, all of which impinged on communities increasingly as a result of substantial social and political change.

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Cambridge University Press

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113945448X

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9781139454483

France

By: Roger Williams,Robin Gauldie

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France

By: Roger Williams,Robin Gauldie

Spilling over with all sorts of useful information for the traveler, "Eyewitness Travel Guide: France" paints a complete picture of the country. Readers will appreciate the hundreds of color photos of everything from ski towns to beaches to wine vineyards.

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Penguin

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0756660564

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9780756660567

Cop Shows

A Critical History of Police Dramas on Television

By: Roger Sabin,Ronald Wilson,Linda Speidel

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Cop Shows

A Critical History of Police Dramas on Television

By: Roger Sabin,Ronald Wilson,Linda Speidel

From cops who are paragons of virtue, to cops who are as bad as the bad guys...from surly loners, to upbeat partners...from detectives who pursue painstaking investigation, to loose cannons who just want to kick down the door, the heroes and anti-heroes of TV police dramas are part of who we are. They enter our living rooms and tell us tall tales about the social contract that exists between the citizen and the police. Love them or loathe them--according to the ratings, we love them--they serve a function. They've entertained, informed and sometimes infuriated audiences for more than 60 years. This book examines Dragnet, Highway Patrol, Naked City, The Untouchables, The F.B.I., Columbo, Hawaii Five-O, Kojak, Starsky & Hutch, Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, Miami Vice, Law & Order, Homicide: Life on the Street, NYPD Blue, CSI, The Shield, The Wire, and Justified. It's time to take another look at the "perps," the "vics" and the boys and girls in blue, and ask how their representation intersects with questions of class, gender, sexuality, and "race." What is their socio-cultural agenda? What is their relation to genre and televisuality? And why is it that when a TV cop gives a witness his card and says, "call me," that witness always ends up on a slab?

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McFarland

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1476616434

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9781476616438

Midlife, Madness, or Menopause

Does Anyone Know What's Normal?

By: Patricia J. Richter,Roger Duvivier

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Midlife, Madness, or Menopause

Does Anyone Know What's Normal?

By: Patricia J. Richter,Roger Duvivier

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‘Inquiétude' in the work of Pierre Mac Orlan

‘Inquiétude' in the work of Pierre Mac Orlan

Midlife, Madness, or Menopause

Midlife, Madness, or Menopause

The Church and the State in France, 1789-1870

The Church and the State in France, 1789-1870

The French Second Empire

The French Second Empire

Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures

Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures

Voltaire Almighty

Voltaire Almighty

People and Politics in France, 1848–1870

People and Politics in France, 1848–1870

France

France

Cop Shows

Cop Shows

Midlife, Madness, or Menopause

Midlife, Madness, or Menopause

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