The Government and Politics of France 4th Edition continues to provide students with a comprehensive and incisive introduction to the intricacies of French politics and government. Written by two leading authorities on the subject, this widely used textbook has been fully revised and up-dated to take into account the many changes that have occurred since the last edition was published. Coverage includes:

* French political traditions
* constitution and the Fifth Republic
* the executive
* the Parliament
* parties and the party system
* the Administration
* interest groups
* local politics
* the impact of the EU.