This book centres on an examination of the stages of, and the reasons for, the growth of presidential government in France. It analyzes the obstacles to, and the limits of, presidentialism and argues that compared to the last regime, there is now a closer focus of authority on the office of presidency. Dr. Wright is the author of a book on the French Council of State and joint author of one on the Fench prefects. He is editor of several books on French and European politics.

The government and politics of France

Politics & Social Sciences

Wright, Vincent

Politics & Government

Holmes & Meier Publishers

Since its first publication in 1978, this has established itself as the leading textbook on the government and politics of France. The new edition has been fully revised and updated to take account of events up to and including  the presidential elections of 1988. The main purpose of the  book is to examine the major political institutions and arrangements of the Fifth Republic, and it emphasizes the diffuse, fragmented, complex and elusive quality of political power. Since the last edition, there have been many important changes in France, which are now covered by the author. France experienced alternance in 1981, cohabitation in 1986, and the situation of a government without a majority in 1988. Review of the first edition: "With any introductory text one is left with two questions: can I recommend to students; should I read it myself? The verdict on Wright's book is Yes on both counts. It is a spirited and intelligent introduction to the Fifth Republic which gets the tricky balance between factual grounding and analysis about right. Yet even the specialist on France will find the discussion of staple issues profitably cogent." Martin Harrison, Political Studies

Hutchinson

Since its first publication in 1978, this has established itself as the leading textbook on the government and politics of France. The new edition has been fully revised and updated to take account of events up to and including the presidential elections of 1988. The main purpose of the book is to examine the major political institutions and arrangements of the Fifth Republic, and it emphasizes the diffuse, fragmented, complex and elusive quality of political power. Since the last edition, there have been many important changes in France, which are now covered by the author. France experienced alternance in 1981, cohabitation in 1986, and the situation of a government without a majority in 1988. Review of the first edition: "With any introductory text one is left with two questions: can I recommend to students; should I read it myself? The verdict on Wright's book is Yes on both counts. It is a spirited and intelligent introduction to the Fifth Republic which gets the tricky balance between factual grounding and analysis about right. Yet even the specialist on France will find the discussion of staple issues profitably cogent." Martin Harrison, Political Studies

The Government and Politics of France

Routledge

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.

History

Knapp, Andrew

Europe

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.

First Published in 1979. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Conflict and Consensus in France: Conflict & Consensus

Holmes & Meier

Holmes & Meier Pub

Six manières d'être européen

Reference

COLLECTIFS

TOURAINE, ALAIN

Mendras, Henri

Schnapper, Dominique

Guillet De Monthoux, Pierre

Bagnasco, Arnaldo

Romano, Sergio

Perez-Diaz, Victor

Zapf, Wolfgang

Casanova, Jean-Claude

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Gallimard]

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