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Market Day in Provence
by Michele de la Pradelle • Amy Jacobs (Translator) • Jack Katz (Introduction)
- CULTURAL PORTRAIT
- 2006
- HARD COVER
- 264 PAGES
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In many Provencal towns, the outdoor street market is not only the center of local commerce but the main tourist attraction and an important social ground. De La Pradelle investigates the inner workings of the market at Carpentras, examining the the institution of the outdoor market and its relationship to modern economics. This thorough study provides a unique glimpse into the food, society and culture of modern France.
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