Gilets Jaunes and the New Social Contract

This book explores the gilets jaunes movement in France and assesses its impact on the relationship between the state and citizen. It proposes a new social contract and rethinks the modern democratic nature of representative polities to address social ills.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 180 pages
\n Publication date: 08 January 2021
\n Publisher: Bristol University Press
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This captivating book delves into the vibrant yellow vest movement that has stirred France since 2018, offering a lively account of its origins, activities, and profound implications. Author Charles Devellennes skillfully assesses the lessons learned from the yellow vest protests and their impact on the contemporary relationship between the state and its citizens. Drawing upon a rich dialogue with past political theorists, ranging from Hobbes, Spinoza, and Rousseau to Rawls, Nozick, and Diderot, Devellennes explores the challenges posed by the movement and reimagines the concept of the social contract for modern societies worldwide. Through this thoughtful exploration, he proposes a novel relationship between the state and the individual, emphasizing the need for a reevaluation of the modern democratic nature of our representative polities to foster a genuine process of healing social ills. This thought-provoking work sheds light on the urgent need for democratic reform and revitalization, urging readers to embrace a more inclusive and responsive political system that addresses the concerns and aspirations of all citizens.

\n Weight: 428g\n
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781529212204\n \n