The Radiance of France, new edition

Nuclear Power and National Identity after World War II

Autori

• Gabrielle Hecht

Parametri

Pagine

496pagine

Tempo di lettura

18ore

• Politica
• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

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Exploring the intertwining of technological advancement and national pride, this book delves into France's post-World War II identity. As the nation aimed to carve out a unique position in a changing world, it embraced significant technological initiatives, particularly in nuclear power. The narrative examines how the concepts of technological success and national brilliance became deeply linked in France, highlighting the country's distinctive approach to modernization and its quest for global relevance.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

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