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xiv, 304 pages ; 24 cm. François Hollande's victory in the 2012 presidential election stood as an important moment in French politics. As the first left-wing president to be elected in almost 20 years, his election appeared to mark a shift away from the right and a return to 'normal' politics in France. Taking stock of both the Sarkozy years and the Hollande presidency, Developments in French Politics 5 provides state-of-the-art coverage of current trends, issues and debates. In a new set of specially commissioned chapters, leading French and Anglo-American experts examine all aspects of the French political system - from central institutions and organizations through to the key policies and issues. Two key themes run through the volume: the first is whether the discourse of reform - initiated by Sarkozy - has been translated into tangible change. The second theme explores to what extent it is possible to talk of French 'exceptionalism' - a uniquely French path to identity and globalization. Assuming no prior knowledge, this book provides wide-ranging and cutting-edge analysis of the factors influencing contemporary French politics 1. From Sarkozy To Hollande: The New Normal?; Alistair Cole, Sophie Meunier, Vincent Tiberj.- 2. The French Presidency; Robert Elgie.- 3. The 'New' French Parliament: Changes And Continuities; Sylvain Brouard, Olivier Costa, Eric Kerrouche.- 4. Politics And Justice; Yves Surel.- 5. Local And Regional Governance; Alistair Cole And Romain Pasquier.- 6. Political Parties: The Ump And The Right; Florence Haegel.- 7. Political Parties: The Socialists And The Left; Frederic Sawicki.- 8. The Media; Raymond Kuhn.- 9. Interests And Collective Action; Arthur Goldhammer.- 10. Elections In France: Electoral Disorder In A Realignment Era; Florence Gougou, Simon Labouret.- 11. The Evolution Of Political Attitudes And Policy Preferences In France; James Stimson, Vincent Tiberj, Cyrille Thiebaut.- 12. France In Crisis? Economic And Welfare Policy Reform; Timothy B. Smith.- 13. Contested Citizenship In France: The Republican Politics Of Identity And Integration; Patrick Simon.- 14. France And The European Union; Helen Drake.- 15. France And The Global Economic Order; Sophie Meunier.- 16. French Foreign And Security Policy: In Search Of Coherence And Impact; Jolyon Howorth. edited by Alistair Cole, Sophie Meunier and Vincent Tiberj. Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-294) and index. France Politics and government 1995-2007 Francia Política y gobierno France Politics and government 2007- JN 2594.2 D489 2013 320.94409045 9780230349629 (paperback) 0230349625 (paperback) 2012276311 ERD 140522 20230411090907.0 18160784 eng