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La France Contemporaine

Spring 2008
Faculty: Dr. Kristin Cook-Gailloud
Librarian:
Sue Waterman

This guide lists Web sites, reference tools, databases, and search strategies that will of use to students in La France contemporaine 211.402. Students are welcome to schedule an appointment for additional assistance with research for this class or for assistance with any of the resources referenced on this guide.

Students may also wish to consult the Librarian for Political Science, Yuan Zeng


Find Background Information on France

There are several reference resources in the GENERAL REFERENCE section of the library on M-Level:

L'année politique, economique et sociale: DC 398 .A61 2006
Annuaire statistique de la France: HA 1213 .A4 2006
Encyclopedia of modern French thought: DC 33.7 .E55 2004 QUARTO
Encyclopedia of Contemporary French Culture: DC 33.7 .E53 1998
Handbook of Popular French Culture: DC 33.7 .H291
Encyclopedia of Modern French Thought: DC 33.7 .E55 2004 Quarto      
Dictionnaire critique de la Ré
publique: DC 58 .D53 2002
International Relations: The Key Concepts: JZ 1160 .G75 2002


Selected Web Sites

Newspapers

Le Monde
EU feeds: France
Newspapers: France a meta-site with links to many French newspapers
Agence France Presse
Recherche documentaire: Sites selectionnees. A list of Web sites in French, set up by the Dewey Decimal System. Look under the 300's (Social Sciences)

Other News Sources

Service-Public: le portail de l'administration francaise
ClicNet: Sites radiophoniques
ClicNet: Presse francophone. Journaux et magazines d'actualite
Adminet: le web administratif
France: Governments


Find Articles on Contemporary France
This link opens a new window - Info About PAIS International PAIS International  (All US JHU)
 
1972 - present. Covers topics related to public affairs, policy, and politics. Indexes articles, books, conference  proceedings, government documents, book chapters and statistical directories.
This link opens a new window - Info About World News Connection World News Connection  (All US JHU)

An online news service that offers an extensive array of translated and non-English-language news and information. Covers significant socio-economic, political, scientific, technical, and environmental issues and events.

1951 - present. Indexes an extensive number of articles, government reports, pamphlets, and books in various languages, though publications in English predominate. Most journals are indexed selectively.
This link opens a new window - Info About Film index international Film index international   (All US JHU)

A major information resource for entertainment films and personalities produced in collaboration with the British Film Institute. With a scholarly, inclusive approach to all areas of film studies - from the very first silent movies, to art house classics or the latest blockbusters.

1989 - present. Provides citations and abstracts for journal and yearbook articles in the fields of international relations, political science, and public administration.

Comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs. Publishes a wide range of scholarship, including the full-text of documents such as working papers, research projects, and conference proceedings. Provides abstracts of journals and books, as well as full-text of journal articles.
This link opens a new window - Info About LexisNexis Academic LexisNexis Academic  (All US JHU)

Full-text news and articles from U.S. and international newspapers; news wires; news transcripts; and business, medical and legal publications

International journal literature in political science and its complementary fields, including international relations, law, and public administration / policy.

Find Books about Contemporary France

JHU Libraries Catalog

To search for books about France use the Alphabetical Search option and set the search box to Subjects -- Library of Congress. Try any or all of the following Subject Headings:

France--Social conditions
France--Politics and government--1945-
Popular culture--France
Motion pictures--France--history
France--Civilization--1945-
National characteristics, French
France--Intellectual life--21st century

Be sure to explore the other headings that come up with these searches.

You can search by Keyword as well. Try any combination, in French or English.

Examples: racisme, racism, banlieues, cinema, banlieue, beur, chomage, immigration, urbain, economique, politique, politics, injustice, ethnic relations, multiculturalism, minorities, economic conditions, social conditions

This link opens a new window - Info About WorldCat WorldCat  (All JHU (incl. International))

expand your research beyond JHU. Search this giant database for books and other material. Request materials through InterLibrary Services, right from your search screen.

   


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