pp x173 1996 paperback ISBN 0-7083-1263-2
'It aims to bring together the essential characteristics of the French parties for the benefit of university or sixth-form students and teachers, based around compact, astute descriptions, biographies, analyses and key texts with corresponding questions. The book's contents are highly practical for tutorials, offering an abundance of material for discussion among a student group . . . French Political Parties succeeds in meeting its aims sand will be a valuable aid to those teaching the subject or wishing to develop an understanding of French political parties. It summarizes key aspects and presents the reader with many fascinating issues for further thought. Libraries will not regret adding this work to their collections.' (Reference Reviews)
'Ce livre est tout aussi bien un aide-mémoire qu'un outil de travail facilement utilisable pour les étudiants s'initiant à la politique française.' (Modern & Contemporary France)
Contents:
Part I: The Fifth Republic and its Constitution
Introduction to the constitution - N. A. Addinall
Part II: The Political Parties
General introduction to modern French political parties - N. A. Addinall; 1. Le Rassemblement pour la République - N. A. Addinall; 2. L'Union pour la démocratie française - G. F. Evans; 3. Le Front national - C. Rodgers; 4. Le Parti socialiste - N. A. Addinall; 5. Le Parti communiste français - N. A. Addinall; 6. Ecology parties in France - Judith K. Proud; 7. The trade unions - N. A. Addinall.
Appendices
I: The presidents of the Fifth Republic; II: The prime ministers of the Fifth Republic; III: General election results 1958-1993.