Red Globe Press Developments in French Politics 6 (Developments in Politics)

About the Author Helen Drake is Professor of French and European Studies and Director of the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance (IDIG) at Loughborough University London. Alistair Cole is Professor of Politics and Head of the Department of Government and International Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University. Sophie Meunier is Senior Research Scholar at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, and Co-Director of the EU Program at Princeton. Vincent Tiberj is full professor and researcher at the Emile Durkheim Center, and Dean of Research at Sciences Po Bordeaux. Product Description This new version of a leading textbook on French politics offers expert analysis of recent national and international events, discussing their significance for France itself as well as for Europe and the wider world. It covers a wide range of current challenges facing the country under the presidency of Emmanuel Macron and considers how issues such as immigration, multiculturalism and gender and sexual politics fit with wider patterns in global politics.New to this Edition:- New co-editor Helen Drake joins the book's experienced team of editors.- Completely revised to take stock of the presidency of François Hollande, the first half of Emmanuel Macron's mandate, and to look forward to the future of France and its significance to European and global politics.- Covers a range of new topics including the National Rally (formerly the National Front), immigration, multiculturalism and gender and sexual politics. Review Developments in French Politics 6 is exactly what Francophiles need right now! This fresh, engaging compendium pulls together all the key elements of a period of tremendous political transformation, bringing the reader right up to date. Yet its judicious coverage, high quality analyses and wide frame of reference will certainly ensure its significance long beyond the present moment. --Lorna Milne, University of St Andrews, UKThis volume provides a welcome guide to the complex, and sometimes disturbing, politics of a country that plays a central role in the European Union. Its portrait of how France is grappling with the kind of problems that now grip many western democracies is illuminating for everyone concerned about such issues. --Peter A. Hall, Harvard University, USAThe editors have marshalled together a superb set of chapters. This is a perfect starting point for thinking about the continuities and changes that have marked out the Macron era in France and the years preceding his arrival at the Élysée Palace. Essential reading for anyone wanting to understand contemporary France. --Christopher Bickerton, University of Cambridge, UK Review Developments in French Politics 6 is exactly what Francophiles need right now! This fresh, engaging compendium pulls together all the key elements of a period of tremendous political transformation, bringing the reader right up to date. Yet its judicious coverage, high quality analyses and wide frame of reference will certainly ensure its significance long beyond the present moment. - Lorna Milne, University of St Andrews, UKThis volume provides a welcome guide to the complex, and sometimes disturbing, politics of a country that plays a central role in the European Union. Its portrait of how France is grappling with the kind of problems that now grip many western democracies is illuminating for everyone concerned about such issues. - Peter A. Hall, Harvard University, USAThe editors have marshalled together a superb set of chapters. This is a perfect starting point for thinking about the continuities and changes that have marked out the Macron era in France and the years preceding his arrival at the Élysée Palace. Essential reading for anyone wanting to understand contemporary France. - Christopher Bickerton, University of Cambridge, UKDevelopments in French Politics 6 is a must-read for understanding the comple