Developments in French Politics 5 provides a systematic assessment of French politics following the 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections. Bringing together an entirely new set of specially-commissioned chapters, its central theme is whether the discourse of reform - initiated by Sarkozy - has been translated into tangible change.
Leading text on French politics with a proven-track record of combining expert analysis with an international perspective.
Places the challenges faced by France in a broad global context.
Draws upon a balanced team of editors and authors (from France, the United States and the United Kingdom) with internationally recognised expertise on French and comparative European politics.
Integrates core themes and institutions with contemporary issues.
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New co-editor Helen Drake joins the book’s experienced team of editors.
Completely revised to take stock of the presidency of Hollande, the first year of Macron, and to look forward to future of France and its significance to European and global politics.
Covers a range of new topics including the National Front, immigration, multiculturalism and gender and sexual politics.