It is time for the word “province” to return to common language. Considered obsolete, even derogatory, it was dropped in favor of the terms “territories” and “periphery”. After the dark moments of deindustrialization and social collapse associated with the globalization movement, the state was able to assert its assets, notes philosopher and economist Jérôme Batout. Based on facts, but also on literature and sensitivity, it publishes Revenge of the province In Gallimard. An essay that invites true French reconciliation.
LE FIGARO. – You deliberately use the word “province”, which is somewhat neglected. Why?
Jerome Batout. – I think it is now justified to use the old and beautiful word “province” again. The sense of inadequacy that this word conveyed yesterday is giving way to new pride, and that’s good.
Unlike the words “territory”, “territories”, “archipelago”, abstract and temporary, the state has…
Source: Le Figaro
