'This book fills a significant gap in the literature in English on contemporary France.' - Dr Tony Chafer, University of Portsmouth

• Introduction: France in the Making W.B.Smith Part I: French Structures and Institutions 1. The Presidency R. Turner 2. The Changing Face if Party Politics Maire F. Cross 3. Defence and Foreign Policy Rodney Balcomb 4. The Regions in the Market Place Richard J. Lund 5. The Higher Education System R. Turner 6. The Church W.B.Smith Part II: Defining a French Identity 1. Islam and Laicite Ines Bruland 2. The Condition of Women in France Alison Holland 3. 58 Million Consumers Eve Gillard-Russell 4. Linguistic Policies Ines Bruland 5. Post-War French Cinema Marcel Landric and Ann Marie Condron 6. Issues Behind the Small Screen Sheila Perry

'This book fills a significant gap in the literature in English on contemporary France.' - Dr Tony Chafer, University of Portsmouth

• Introduction: France in the Making W.B.Smith Part I: French Structures and Institutions 1. The Presidency R. Turner 2. The Changing Face if Party Politics Maire F. Cross 3. Defence and Foreign Policy Rodney Balcomb 4. The Regions in the Market Place Richard J. Lund 5. The Higher Education System R. Turner 6. The Church W.B.Smith Part II: Defining a French Identity 1. Islam and Laicite Ines Bruland 2. The Condition of Women in France Alison Holland 3. 58 Million Consumers Eve Gillard-Russell 4. Linguistic Policies Ines Bruland 5. Post-War French Cinema Marcel Landric and Ann Marie Condron 6. Issues Behind the Small Screen Sheila Perry