ABSTRACT

This book explores the strengths and weaknesses of the French Socialist party—its history, ideology, organization, and constituency—as well as the reasons the party has remained a viable force in the French political system for over seventy years.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

part 1|83 pages

Party Background

chapter 1|30 pages

Historical Background

chapter 2|22 pages

The Ideology of Democratic Socialism

chapter 3|29 pages

Party Organization

part 2|78 pages

The SFIO in and out of Government

part 3|95 pages

Toward Revitalization

chapter 7|41 pages

In Quest of Realignment and Redefinition

chapter 9|19 pages

Comparisons and Perspectives