{"product_id":"defence-and-dissent-in-contemporary-france-9781032037936","title":"Defence and Dissent in Contemporary France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book examines the unusual pattern of defense and dissent in France during the 1980s, comparing it to the French peace movement, which was weak. It looks at the evolution of French post-war defense policy and discusses the reasons for the weak peace movement. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 264 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive book, originally published in 1984, delves into the fascinating and complex narrative of France's independent nuclear weapons program during the 1980s, juxtaposed with the relatively subdued French peace movement. In stark contrast to the widespread peace protests witnessed in the United States and across Europe, the French peace movement remained relatively marginalized. This book seeks to unravel this intriguing dichotomy by examining the interplay between France's defense strategy and the absence of a robust peace movement. It provides a thorough analysis of this unique defense-dissent pattern, assessing its potential future trajectory. Furthermore, the book delves into the evolution of French post-war defense policy, exploring the factors that contributed to the weakness of the French peace movement. By examining these critical aspects, the book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of national security, peace movements, and the broader geopolitical context of the 1980s. This comprehensive work is a must-read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of French history and contemporary international relations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive book, originally published in 1984, delves into the fascinating and complex narrative of France's independent nuclear weapons program during the 1980s, juxtaposed with the relatively subdued French peace movement. In stark contrast to the widespread peace protests witnessed in the United States and across Europe, the French peace movement remained relatively marginalized. This book seeks to unravel this intriguing dichotomy by examining the interplay between France's defense strategy and the absence of a robust peace movement. It provides a thorough analysis of this unique defense-dissent pattern, assessing its potential future trajectory. Furthermore, the book delves into the evolution of French post-war defense policy, exploring the factors that contributed to the weakness of the French peace movement. By examining these critical aspects, the book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of national security, peace movements, and the broader geopolitical context of the 1980s. This comprehensive work is a must-read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of French history and contemporary international relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 426g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 155 x 234 x 18 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032037936\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jolyon Howorth,Patricia Chilton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44160004686074,"sku":"9781032037936","price":30.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1680877469758_book.jpg?v=1680984868","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/defence-and-dissent-in-contemporary-france-9781032037936","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}