France's Overseas Frontier
Départements et territoires d'outre-mer

This 1992 book is a study of the 'confetti of empire', the former French colonies that remain part of France.

Robert Aldrich (Author), John Connell (Author)

9780521390613, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 31 January 1992

368 pages
23.9 x 16.1 x 3 cm, 0.806 kg

"A needed and valuable addition to collections on French imperialism and decolonization....Its cross-disciplinary approach can serve multiple fields of interest. Highly recommended." Choice

This 1992 book is a full-length study in English of the 'confetti of empire', the former French colonies which have not gained their independence but remain part of France as the départements et territoires d'outre-mer (DOM-TOMs). More recent French governments have shown a determination to retain these possessions, despite independence movements (notably in New Caledonia) and international criticism. The authors' comprehensive description of the history, economy, geography and politics of the DOM-TOMs will make this the standard English reference on France's overseas territories.

Maps
Tables
Preface
1. Overseas France
2. The colonial heritage
3. Decolonisation and institutional change since 1940
4. Population and society
5. Economic change: from production to consumption
6. Culture, identity and national consciousness
7. The shape of politics in the DOM-TOMs
8. Towards independence?
9. The DOM-TOMs and the wider world
10. The ties that bind
Notes
Bibliographical essay
Glossary
Index.

Subject Areas: Politics & government [JP]