French Politics and Society by Alistair Cole
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.'Professor Cole has updated his classic text to take in recent developments in French politicsThis new edition will be essential reading for anyone hoping to gain an in-depth understanding of modern France.'
Simon Kitson, The Centre for European Languages and Cultures, University of Birmingham
'The revisions will ensure that the book remains one of the best introductions to France and her Politics in English.'
Contemporary Review, Volume 286, February 2005
Alistair Cole has been Professor of European Politics at Cardiff University since 1999. He is also a Fellow of the AcSS, FRSA, FRHS and FLSW. He is Principal investigator on the Leverhulme Trust's International Network on Territorial Governance (IN-2012-109). In 2014, Alistair Cole was Senior Fellow at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Lyons, France. Ian Stafford is a Lecturer in Politics in the Department of Politics and International Relations, Cardiff School of Law and Politics at Cardiff University. Prior to joining the department in April 2012 he was a Research Associate leading on comparative policy analysis within the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERD).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780582473676 |
| ISBN 10 | 0582473675 |
| Title | French Politics and Society |
| Author | Alistair Cole |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2004-09-27 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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