Book by PROF JILL FORBES, NICK HEWLETT

Contemporary France: Essays and Texts on Politics, Economics, Society (English and French Edition)

Forbes, Jill

Hewlett, Nick

Business & Money

Addison-Wesley Longman Ltd

In one stimulating source this successful text provides a rigorous analysis of the political, economic and social developments in post-war France. The analysis is supported by specially selected French language texts and exercises. This text is suitable for undergraduate students of French (especially within a languages, social science, or business course) and for courses in French Studies and European Studies. 

Contemporary France: Essays and Texts on Politics, Economics and Society

Reference

Nectoux, Francois

Reymond, Anne

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Longman

Modern French Politics: Analysing Conflict and Consensus Since 1945

This book is an accessible, original and thought-provokingexamination of contemporary French politics. The author clearlyexplains the most important party political, ideological andelectoral developments since the Second World War, focusing on the1980s and 1990s in particular. He takes care to explain changeswithin a clear theoretical framework which enhances the reader'sunderstanding of observable trends. When Francois Mitterrand was elected President of the Republic in1981 a new, radical era began in French politics. But within thespace of a few years the Socialist-Communist government feltobliged to change tack and abandon many of its more adventurouspolicies. Hewlett's central question is whether one should talk of"consensus" politics under Mitterrand or even the end of conflictand revolt, for which France had been so famous. He looks at themodern political history of France in comparison with othercountries, including Britain, Sweden and Germany. He also considersthe significance of various "modernizing" aspects of modern France,including Gaullism, May 1968 and the role of intellectuals.Finally, Modern French Politics relates the examination of changein France to more general theories of change in late capitalism.This informative and refreshing book is scholarly but does notmystify. It presents an original way of examining party-political,institutional and electoral developments, and will be essentialreading for undergraduate and graduate students of French politicsand European Studies.

History

Europe

Polity

This book is an accessible, original and thought-provoking examination of contemporary French politics. The author clearly explains the most important party political, ideological and electoral developments since the Second World War, focusing on the 1980s and 1990s in particular. He takes care to explain changes within a clear theoretical framework which enhances the reader's understanding of observable trends. 
When François Mitterrand was elected President of the Republic in 1981 a new, radical era began in French politics. But within the space of a few years the Socialist-Communist government felt obliged to change tack and abandon many of its more adventurous policies. Hewlett's central question is whether one should talk of "consensus" politics under Mitterrand or even the end of conflict and revolt, for which France had been so famous. He looks at the modern political history of France in comparison with other countries, including Britain, Sweden and Germany. He also considers the significance of various "modernizing" aspects of modern France, including Gaullism, May 1968 and the role of intellectuals. Finally, Modern French Politics relates the examination of change in France to more general theories of change in late capitalism. This informative and refreshing book is scholarly but does not mystify. It presents an original way of examining party-political, institutional and electoral developments, and will be essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students of French politics and European Studies.

Democracy & Modern France (Politics, Culture & Society in the New Europe)

Continuum Intl Pub Group

With its unique blend of political history and political theory, this book is a welcome addition to the series on Politics, Culture and Society in the New Europe. Nick Hewlett begins his fascinating study with a discussion of the various ways in which the concept of democracy has been interpreted. He continues by tracing the effect of France's revolutionary tradition on the theory and practice of democracy since the Enlightenment, looking in particular at both republican democracy and direct democracy.  Hewlett examines the implications for democracy of profound social and political conflict in France and offers an unusual critique of the institutions and structures of formal politics, suggesting that their relationship with democracy is more tenuous than is often assumed. The political philosophy of `new liberals' such as Luc Ferry and Marcel Gauchet is also discussed in detail. Thought-provoking, original and closely-argued, this book explores some key aspects of politics in France whilst making a strong case for greater direct participation of ordinary people in politics.Nick Hewlett is Professor of French Studies and Director of the Centre for European Research at Oxford Brookes University. He is author of Modern French Politics. Conflict and Consensus since 1945 (1998), co-author of Contemporary France (with Jill Forbes and François Nectoux, 1994 and 2001), and co-editor of Currents in Contemporary French intellectual Life (with Christopher Flood, 2000) and Unity and Diversity in the New Europe (with Barrie Axford and Daniela Berghahn, 2000).

Democracy in Modern France (Politics, Culture & Society in the New Europe)

Bloomsbury Academic

With its unique blend of political history and political theory, this book is a welcome addition to the series on Politics, Culture and Society in the New Europe. Nick Hewlett begins his fascinating study with a discussion of the various ways in which the concept of democracy has been interpreted. He continues by tracing the effect of France's revolutionary tradition on the theory and practice of democracy since the Enlightenment, looking in particular at both republican democracy and direct democracy. 
Hewlett examines the implications for democracy of profound social and political conflict in France and offers an unusual critique of the institutions and structures of formal politics, suggesting that their relationship with democracy is more tenuous than is often assumed. The political philosophy of `new liberals' such as Luc Ferry and Marcel Gauchet is also discussed in detail. Thought-provoking, original and closely-argued, this book explores some key aspects of politics in France whilst making a strong case for greater direct participation of ordinary people in politics.
 Nick Hewlett is Professor of French Studies and Director of the Centre for European Research at Oxford Brookes University. He is author of Modern French Politics. Conflict and Consensus since 1945 (1998), co-author of Contemporary France (with Jill Forbes and François Nectoux, 1994 and 2001), and co-editor of Currents in Contemporary French intellectual Life (with Christopher Flood, 2000) and Unity and Diversity in the New Europe (with Barrie Axford and Daniela Berghahn, 2000).

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Continuum

Badiou, Balibar, Ranciere: Re-thinking Emancipation (Continuum Studies in Continental Philosophy, 62)

Philosophy

In recent years there has been increased interest in three contemporary French philosophers, all former students of Louis Althusser and each now an influential thinker in his own right. Alain Badiou is one of the most important living continental thinkers, well-known for his pioneering theory of the Event. Etienne Balibar has forged new approaches to democracy, citizenship and what he describes as 'equaliberty'. Jacques Ranciere has crossed boundaries between history, politics and aesthetics and his work is beginning to receive the attention it deserves. Nick Hewlett brings these three thinkers together, examining the political aspects of their work. He argues that in each of their systems there are useful and insightful elements that make real contributions to the understanding of the modern history of politics and to the understanding of contemporary politics. But he also identifies and explores problems in each of Badiou, Balibar and Ranciere's work, arguing that none offers a wholly convincing approach. This is a must-have for students of contemporary continental philosophy.

Blood and Progress: Violence in Pursuit of Emancipation

From ending the feudal order to struggling against colonial rule; from revolts against slavery to the Bolshevik, Chinese and Cuban revolutions; and from ending foreign occupations to civil wars to overthrow dictators, violent means are seen to justify the non-violent ends. 'Necessary violence' was taken for granted by revolutionaries inspired by Marx, Lenin, Mao and Castro, and countless others. Nick Hewlett places the objectives of non-violence and peace centre-stage to give you a new understanding of violence in revolt. He argues that making the goal of a wholly peaceful society explicit makes an important difference to how we approach and understand violence in pursuit of emancipation.

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Edinburgh University Press

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Contemporary France: Essays and Texts on Politics, Economics, Society (English and French Edition)

Contemporary France: Essays and Texts on Politics, Economics and Society

Modern French Politics: Analysing Conflict and Consensus Since 1945

Modern French Politics: Analysing Conflict and Consensus Since 1945

Democracy & Modern France (Politics, Culture & Society in the New Europe)

Democracy in Modern France (Politics, Culture & Society in the New Europe)

Democracy in Modern France (Politics, Culture & Society in the New Europe)

Badiou, Balibar, Ranciere: Re-thinking Emancipation (Continuum Studies in Continental Philosophy, 62)

Badiou, Balibar, Ranciere: Re-thinking Emancipation (Continuum Studies in Continental Philosophy, 62)

Blood and Progress: Violence in Pursuit of Emancipation