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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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The Radiance of France, new edition, Gabrielle Hecht
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Radiance of France, new edition
- Subtitle
- Nuclear Power and National Identity after World War II
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gabrielle Hecht
- Publisher
- MIT Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 496
- ISBN13
- 9780262582810
- Category
- World history
- Description
- 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.