Conflict and Consensus in France (Paperback, 1)

Introduction 1. The Two Frances: The Historical Debate 2. Legitimacy, Democracy and Consensus: A Presidential Analysis 3. The French General Election of March 1978: ‘La Divine Surprise’ 4. Dissentient France: The Counter Political Culture 5. Politicization and Cohesion in the French Administration 6. Individualism versus Collectivism: Economic Choices in France 7. Higher Education in France: A Two Track System 8. The Political Imperatives and Dilemmas of French Defence Policies 9. All Jacobins Now? The Growing Hostility to Local Government Reform