ABSTRACT

Assuming no previous knowledge and concentrating on the post-1981 era, this book introduces the fundamentals of French government and society.  Covering a broad spectrum of topics, French Politics and Society 2nd Edition follows a logical structure and framework for analysis, providing an excellent description of French institutions, access to background information and discussions of historical developments, political forces, public policy, and the evolution of important aspects of French society.

part |2 pages

Part 1 The making of modern France

chapter 1|20 pages

The making of modern France

chapter 2|22 pages

France since 1958

chapter 3|14 pages

French political culture

part |2 pages

Part 2 Institutions and power

chapter 4|20 pages

Presidents and Prime Ministers

chapter 5|16 pages

Checks and balances?

chapter 6|16 pages

The immobile state?

chapter 7|22 pages

Local and regional government

part |2 pages

Part 3 Political forces and representation

chapter 9|24 pages

French parties today

chapter 10|18 pages

The representation of interests

part |2 pages

Part 4 Reshaping modern France

chapter 11|20 pages

Society, citizenship and identity

chapter 12|16 pages

The economy and economic governance

chapter 13|22 pages

Europe and Europeanisation

chapter 14|10 pages

Reinventing French politics and society