ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |3 pages
Appendix 1 Chronological table
Main events from the Revolution to the collapse of the Fourth Republic
chapter |11 pages
Appendix 2 Chronological table
Main events from the foundation of the Fifth Republic until 2000
chapter |2 pages
Appendix 3 Voting behaviour in the April–May 1995 presidential elections
First ballot (percentage of votes cast, SOFRES exit poll)
chapter |2 pages
Voting behaviour in the April–May 1995 presidential elections
Second ballot (percentage of votes cast, SOFRES exit poll)
chapter |1 pages
Appendix 4 Presidents and prime ministers of the Fifth Republic
President Dates of presidency
