Developments in French Politics 6

This new version of a leading textbook on French politics offers expert analysis of recent national and international events, discussing their significance for France itself as well as for Europe and the wider world. It covers a wide range of current challenges facing the country under the presidency of Emmanuel Macron and considers how issues such as immigration, multiculturalism and gender and sexual politics fit with wider patterns in global politics. The book comprises thirteen original chapters written by renowned experts in the field that draw on new data and thinking to expose and analyse thorny questions of religion, racial prejudice, radicalisation and sexual politics pervading 21st Century France. These challenges are placed in a broad global context, making this essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the internal complexities of France, as well as where the country fits on the international stage today.