| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 274 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Europe in transition : the NYU European studies series |
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Europe in transition (New York, N.Y.)
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| Contents |
The crisis in political representation / Pascal Perrineau -- Political values and attitudes in Europe / Etienne Schweisguth -- Religion and politics / Jean-Marie Donegani -- Gender and politics / Janine Mossuz-Lavau -- Young people and politics / Anne Muxel -- Interest groups in France and Europe / Emiliano Grossman -- Trade unions and politics / Guy Groux -- The political and administrative elites / Luc Rouban -- The media and searching for political information / Arnaud Mercier -- What remains of class voting? / Nonna Mayer -- The green movement / Daniel Boy -- French socialism : an exception in Europe? / Henri Rey -- Right-wing parties in France and in Europe / Florence Haegel -- The extreme-right in Europe / Pascal Perrineau -- Conclusion : France in Europe / Luc Rouban |
| Summary |
This book offers an in-depth analysis of political life in France and Europe at the beginning of the 21st century at a time of change and crisis. Encompassing questions about values, political actors and electoral choices, it is dedicated particularly to scholars and students enrolled in comparative politics programs. Readers will find scientific answers to the highly debated question both in Europe and elsewhere: in what way are the French different from other Europeans? Using comparative surveys, the authors carry out an empirical examination on the very specific nature of French politics as well as on convergent trends in Europe. Each chapter is based on a double scientific approach: the first assesses what distinguishes France from other major European countries. The second measures political homogeneity in Europe. Each chapter makes systematic use of the results of the first two waves of the European Social Survey, whose scope is unprecedented and whose methodological rigour ensured that it was awarded one of the most prestigious academic prizes in Europe - the Descartes prize - in 2005. In total, France is thus compared to Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Sweden |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Translated from French |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Comparative government.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- General.
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Comparative government.
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Comparative government
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Politics and government
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Politik
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| SUBJECT |
France -- Politics and government -- 21st century
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Europe -- Politics and government -- 21st century
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| Subject |
Europe
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France
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Perrineau, Pascal.
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Rouban, Luc.
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| ISBN |
9780230101890 |
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0230101895 |
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9780230614802 |
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0230614809 |
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