Problems of Contemporary French Politics

Problems of Contemporary French Politics, published in 1982, examines the major political controversies in France from de Gaulle's death to the 1981 presidential and legislative elections. It explores the evolution of government and opposition parties, changes in the European and global situation, and the political situation of the first socialist President of the Fifth Republic. Dorothy Pickles provides a dispassionate analysis of the key issues dominating French politics in the 1980s, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars of French politics, history, European politics, and international relations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1982, Problems of Contemporary French Politics delves into the most significant political controversies that have preoccupied France since the demise of de Gaulle, encompassing the 1981 presidential and legislative elections. The book explores three crucial areas: the evolution of government and opposition parties, with a particular focus on their electoral attitudes and the dynamics between parties forming respective coalitions; the changes in the European and global situation and their impact on French political thinking in the realm of foreign policy; and the political context in which the fourth President of the Fifth Republic, the first socialist President, assumes office. In a dispassionate manner, Dorothy Pickles examines the key issues that are likely to dominate French politics in the 1980s, raising thought-provoking questions rather than offering definitive answers. This comprehensive work is a vital resource for students and scholars of French politics, French history, European politics, and international relations.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 159 x 243 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032388281