The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies. Spine slightly sunned, small stains on edges. Handsome copy. Amusing autograph inscription signed by Erik Orsenna to sociologist Alain Touraine: "Pour Alain Touraine. Ai-je trahi le positivisme et le Brésil ? En signe d'estime. Fidèlement. E. O/A." ("For Alain Touraine. Have I betrayed positivism and Brazil? As a sign of esteem. Faithfully. E. O/A.")