Accessible, up-to-date and comprehensive, this is an essential introduction to the French political system. Featuring detailed analysis of the most important debates and controversies concerning French politics today, the expert authors conclude that study of this subject is being transformed in response to a changing global, European and domestic environment. Includes coverage of: * the relationship between president and prime minister * voting behaviour * European integration * the changing parameters of state intervention.
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French Politics presents basic information about the French political system in an accessible way, and analyses in detail the most important debates and controversies surrounding French politics. It is essential reading for students.
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List of Tables List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1: The state Chapter 2: Executive politics 3. The bureaucracy 4. Local government 5. Political parties 6. Voting behaviour 7. Interest groups 8. Europe and the French policy-making style 9. Conclusion Bibliography
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780415174787
Publisert
2000-03-30
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
600 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
236

Om bidragsyterne

Robert Elgie is Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Nottingham. He has published widely in the field of French, European and comparative politics. His previous publications include The Role of the Prime Minister in France and Semi-Presidentialism in Europe.
Steven Griggs is Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at Staffordshire University. He has published widely in journals including West European Politics, Parliamentary Affairs and Modern and Contemporary France.