Contemporary France: An Introduction to French Politics and Society

by David J. Howarth and Georgios Varouxakis

At least since the French Revolution, France has the peculair distinction of simultaneously fascinating, charming and exasperating its neighbours and foreign observers. Contemporary France provides an essential introduction for students of French politics and society, exploring contemporary developments while placing them in a deeper historical, intellectual, cultural and social context that makes for insightful analysis. Thus, chapters on France's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0340741872
• ISBN13: 9780340741870
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Wonderfully readable survey of French political life

Excellent coverage of French politics, policy-making and intellectual life.