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Focuses on the evolution of prosthesis in France during the first World War. Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the male body in World War 1 France; `Wier Mitchell' phenomenon; Use of prosthetics and bodily reconstruction.

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A bibliography on the subject of French history is presented which includes the books "Le secret intérieur des ménages et les regards de la justice: Les relations personnelles en époux en Belgique et en France au XIXe siècle," by Régine Beauthier, "Républicanismes et droit naturel, des humanistes aux révolutions des droits de l'homme et du citoyen: Actes du colloque tenu à l'Université Paris VII Denis Diderot en juin 2008," edited by Marc Belissa, and "Cultural Revolutions: Everyday Life and Politics in Britain, North America, and France," by Leora Auslander.

Reports developments related to French history in France as of September 1, 2003. Annual meeting of the Society for French Historical Studies; David Pinkney Prize competition sponsored by the Society for French Historical Studies; Criteria for the selection of awardees to the Gilbert Chinard Prize.