Understanding France

Helen Drake (Loughborough University London)

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Bristol University Press
20 May 2025

Comparative politics; Central government policies; EU & European institutions; Political activism

This concise, comprehensive volume provides a compelling introduction to the politics, society, economy and culture of France.

Following on from the success of its predecessor volume, Contemporary France, this thoroughly revised and updated new edition places France firmly in its international environment, exploring the significance of developments from #MeToo to the 2024 Paris Olympics, and assessing France's response to global crises.

The book offers:

- rich empirical data presented in jargon-free, accessible language;

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an up-to-date analysis of the French political landscape today;

- an invaluable analysis for students across academic disciplines as well as for general readers.

Examining crucial debates in contemporary France, this is a highly authoritative text that offers its readers keys for understanding how France is facing the challenges and opportunities of today's world.

By: Helen Drake (Loughborough University London)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm,
ISBN: 9781529229943
ISBN 10: 1529229944
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 20 May 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction 1. History and Legacies 2. France and the French 3. Politics and Political Culture 4. Government, Policy-Making and the Republican State 5. A Social French Republic 6. Culture and Identity 7. Economy and Business 8. France in the World 9. Conclusions

Helen Drake is Professor of French and European Studies at Loughborough University London.

Reviews for Understanding France

""A wide-ranging introduction to modern France … [with] a timely analysis of the Macron presidency.” Sophie Pedder author of Revolution Française: Emmanuel Macron and the quest to reinvent a nation