Contemporary France : an introduction to French politics and society

A handbook covering most of the major features of French politics and society, this title should be of particular interest to undergraduates studying French, French politics and European studies.

It provides coverage of political and social developments while at the same time placing them in a deeper historical, intellectual, cultural and social context making for insightful analysis.

Individual chapters focus on chapters on the French political system, political movements, economy and welfare state and the country's foreign and European policies.

Also included is a chapter on the French education system and youth that should be of particular interest to the title's target audience.

These chapters are informed by an analysis of the country's political traditions, distinct forms of nationalism and citizenship, dynamic intellectual life and social trends.