ISBN:
9781526172020
,
152617202X
Language:
English
Pages:
xii, 227 Seiten
,
24 cm
Edition:
Paperback published 2023
Series Statement:
European politics
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
306.0944
Keywords:
Civilization, Modern 21st century
;
Soziale Situation
;
Politik
;
France Social conditions 1945-1995
;
France Politics and government 1958-
;
France Social conditions 1995-
;
Frankreich
;
France - Politique et gouvernement - 1958-
;
France - Conditions sociales - 1995-
Abstract:
How has French society been made, by whom and why? And how in turn has it influenced the French? This book sets out the institutionalized rules and norms that continue to structure France, together with the 'political work' that has recently changed or reproduced these power relations. Exploring a range of age groups and types of social activity, including work, business, entertainment, political mobilizations and retirement, Made in France examines where significant change has occurred over the last four decades. Smith argues that while transformation has occurred in France's financial and education sectors, only relatively marginal shifts have occurred elsewhere in French society. To explain this pattern of continuity and isolated change, the book strongly nuances claims that neo-liberalism, globalization or a rise in populism have been its causes. References to these trends have impacted upon French politics to varying extents, Smith argues; however, France continues to be dominated by issues which are specific to the country and linked to its deep societal structures and history. Smith provides a comprehensive account of French society and politics and in doing so proposes an insightful analytical framework applicable to the comparative analysis of other nations.--Back cover
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction: societal structuring and political work -- 1. Childhood, families and initial schooling: conservative primary socialization -- 2. Secondary, professional and higher education: when `merit' reproduces inequalities -- 3. Going to work: income, identity and collective action -- 4. Business time within neo-dirigiste capitalism -- 5. That's entertainment! `Culture', sport and elitism -- 6. Social and political activism: state-centred but organizationally fragmented -- 7. Growing old and passing on: `Social protection' Or structural reproduction? -- Conclusion: French-made today v. yesterday
Note:
First published as hardback edition in 2021
,
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 211-225. - Index
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