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Olivier Artus, Sophie Ramond

Contemporary Challenges and the Hebrew Bible An Ethics of Good and Evil

A text that combines history, biblical science, philosophy and ethics, for an original reflection on society’s current challenges in terms of justice, ecology and human dignity.

Philippe Desan

Montaigne The Self, the Other and Time

A reference book by one of the best Montaigne specialists in the world.

Annick Le Guérer, Bruno Fourn

Scents and Sound, an Unexpected Association

The mysterious voice-scent synaesthesis

Édouard Gentaz

The True Contribution of Neuroscience to School A Neuromyth?

A clear and practical book, based on several multidisciplinary studies, which critically evaluates the true contribution of neuroscience to teaching and learning.

Jean-Pierre Rioux

Jaurès’ Children

Magnificent political portraits and a history lesson about the French left.

Jean-Marc Daniel

Rediscovering Physiocrats A Plea for an Economy that Integrates the Ecological Imperative

Contrary to popular belief, the economy and ecology are not enemies. They arose together, as reflected by the physiocratic heritage.

Samantha Besson

Inventing Europe Collège de France Autumn Colloquium 2021

This book was published under the direction of Samantha Besson, current occupant of the International Institutional Law Chair at the Collège de France

Pascal Picq

Women, Modernity and Progress

A book that looks back at history from an evolutionary perspective, by bringing women to the forefront of history and rejecting gender stereotypes that are often endorsed by historians themselves.

Kako Nubukpo

A Solution for Africa Bringing our Common Goods to Life

Kako Nubukpo is known for his outspokenness and non-orthodox position on the economy. He is one of the most influential figures in Africa.

Serge Abiteboul, Jean Cattan

We Are Social Media

There is another, more democratic and participative way to regulate social media and break away from GAFAM: social media is what we make it.

Jérôme Bonnafont

Diplomats: What We Do

A remarkable analysis of the various aspects of diplomatic service and decision-making, and of the levers of national and international power.

Jacques deLarosière

Ending the Financial Illusion In Defense of Real Growth

The belief that creating money is the same thing as creating resources is the worst possible illusion, as demonstrated in this lucid, succinct and incisive essay.

Yves Coppens

Memory of a Mammoth Science, past and present

The latest memoir by Yves Coppens. With 40 tastes of science and history. With 40 illustrations, maps and photos.

Maurice Taieb, Doris Barboni

Once Upon a Time There Was Lucy

The discovery of Lucy told to children by one of her historic discoverers. Illustrations by Cécile Gambini.

Véronique Cortier, Pierrick Gaudry

Electronic Voting

Electronic voting cannot be left to experts alone; this book provides clear and precise answers to any questions citizens may have.

Nicolas Dufourcq

Deindustrialization in France Looking Back on 30 Years

High-profile contributors (including Laurence Boon, Pascal Lamy and Jean-Claude Trichet) provide captivating perspectives (special mention for Alain Madelin!) in a jargon-free style, especially from the entrepreneurs.