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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 République: 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
1972 - present. Covers topics related to public affairs, policy, and politics. Indexes articles, books, conference proceedings, government documents, book chapters and statistical directories.
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.
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.
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
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