Christopher J Fischer: 2 books
Alsace to the Alsatians?
Visions and Divisions of Alsatian Regionalism, 1870-1939
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2010
The region of Alsace, located between the hereditary enemies of France and Germany, served as a trophy of war four times between 1870–1945. With each shift, French and German officials sought to win the allegiance of the local populace. In response to these pressures, Alsatians invoked regionalism—articulated...
Two Bits
The Cultural Significance of Free Software
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2008
In Two Bits, Christopher M. Kelty investigates the history and cultural significance of Free Software, revealing the people and practices that have transformed not only software but also music, film, science, and education. Free Software is a set of practices devoted to the collaborative creation...