Contemporary France: An Introduction to French Politics and Society

by David J. Howarth

At least since the French Revolution, France has the peculair distinction of simultaneously fascinating, charming and exasperating its neighbours and foreign observers. Contemporary France provides an essential introduction for students of French politics and society, exploring contemporary developments while placing them in a deeper historical, intellectual, cultural and social context that makes for insightful analysis. Thus, chapters on France's economic policy and welfare state, its foreign and European policies and its political movements and recent institutional developments are informed by an analysis of the country's unique political and institutional traditions, distinct forms of nationalism and citizenship, dynamic intellectual life and recent social trends. Summaries of key political, economic and social movements and events are displayed as exhibits.

Genres: France

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of useful information given in a simplistic form. Rather out of date now but still a useful read for students of French politics.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

boring