Jean-Philippe Blondel Boeken

First published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

A novel celebrating a magical setting of both encounter and anonymity. At a classic café in the French provinces, Jean-Philippe Blondel, author of the bestselling The 6:41 to Paris, presents a moving fresco of intertwined destinies portrayed with humor, insight and tenderness. In less than twenty-four hours, a medley of characters resumes normal life patterns after a long disruption from Covid--a mother and son in heated conversation, a man and his childhood friend with whom he covertly fell in love, and a woman who crosses paths with the ex who abandoned her in Australia seventeen years earlier. The café's customers, waiters, and owners past and present, examine the threads of their existence, exposing the reader to their inner selves, their failed dreams and how they envisage moving forward in the uncertain future that awaits us all.

A dangerous intimacy emerges between a French teacher and a former student who has achieved art world celebrity: the painting of a portrait upturns both their lives.

Exploring political and social attitudes across eighteen countries in Western Europe and East and Southeast Asia, this study utilizes extensive data from the largest cross-national survey on political culture in the last fifty years. It investigates the impact of geographical, religious, and socio-economic factors on political culture, questioning whether a shared political value exists or if significant differences, influenced by 'Asian values,' emerge as these regions modernize.

The book systematically analyzes the behavior of successful African presidents, highlighting their roles in national development. It delves into how these leaders influenced their countries' progress, offering insights into the dynamics of presidential power and governance in African republics. Through this examination, it sheds light on the complexities of leadership and its impact on societal advancement.

Exploring the dynamics between governments and their supporting parties, this book delves into the inherent conflict between the governing authority and the representative nature of political parties. It empirically analyzes their interactions across three key areas: appointments, policy-making, and patronage. By assessing the reciprocal influence between parties and governments, the work provides a comprehensive understanding of their complex relationships within a comparative European context.

Focusing on citizen-state dynamics, this book employs factor analysis of data from an extensive survey across eighteen countries in Asia and Europe. It explores themes of identity, confidence, and satisfaction, providing insights into how individuals perceive and interact with their governments from a grassroots perspective. The analysis aims to illuminate the complexities of civic engagement and state relations in diverse cultural contexts.

Rien ne relierait ses personnages s'ils n'avaient le goût des locations à la mer. Ils se sont croisés dans l'épice particulière des soirs d'été. Les couples, les familles, les célibataires qui nous ont précédés. Ceux d'avant. Le lecteur, avec Jean-Philippe Blondel, éprouve lui aussi le sentiment d'être à la suite de quelqu'un. Il reste une empreinte qui s'attarde...

Deuxième étage, troisième porte à gauche. Depuis vingt ans, la G229 est son royaume. La table en U. Le rétroprojecteur. Toute une génération d'élèves s'est assise là. Et Monsieur B. d'enseigner, de s'énerver, de s'attendrir. Passeur de mots, passeur de vie. Entre ceux qui rament et ceux qui s'envolent. Les parents d'élèves, les inspections tatillonnes, le temps qui passe... Parce qu'il y a un homme, derrière le prof, et tout un roman derrière le bureau...Cet ouvrage a reçu le Prix Version Femina / Virgin.

Avoir... Comme avoir 22 ans. Être... Comme être sans attaches. Prendre... Comme prendre une décision. Tailler... Comme tailler la route. Rester... Comme rester vivant.