Contemporary France

An Introduction to French Politics and Society

By: David Howarth, Georgios Varouxakis

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Paperback | 28 March 2003 | Edition Number 1

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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.

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To present the general reader with an acute and critical introduction to the essential facets of a nation, while maintaining a pertinent message throughout, in under 300 pages, is a first-rate achievement. Complete with suggestions for further reading, this book offers a firm grounding in key issues and can be considered a solid platform from which to explore France further. -- Modern & Contemporary France 20041001

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Map of the regions of (metropolitan) France
Preface
List of abbreviations
Continuity and change: the ever-lasting past	p. 1
French society today	p. 24
The surprisingly stable Fifth Republic	p. 35
Political forces and representation	p. 70
Citizenship, nationalism and national identity	p. 102
Intellectual life	p. 123
Education, youth and popular culture	p. 141
French economic and social policy in an era of growing European and international constraints	p. 155
France, Europe and the world	p. 188
Conclusion: Vive la France quand meme!	p. 209
References and further reading	p. 212
Index	p. 227
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