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Forces of change in a conservative society

OverviewThe polished bald head of French goal-keeper Fabien Barthez has become a publicity icon after the national team triumphed in the World Cup football. Among the most popular stunts has been to perch a McDonald's hamburger on his pate. In a curious contrast, another new national icon is Jose Bové, a militant farmer who made his name last year heading the demolition of a McDonald's fast food restaurant...more

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