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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Introduction: The International Context of French Subnational Governance
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General Overview of the French Case
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The Institutions of French Subnational Governance
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The Institutions at Work
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Reviews
'Professor John Loughlin has written yet another very informative book in which he combines his insights into culture, religion and history with knowledge about contemporary political developments at national and sub-national levels. [...] accessible not only for the specialist but also for the new student of French territorial politics.' - Anders Lidström, Professor of Political Science, Umeå University, Sweden
'The author convincingly presents the French experience of decentralisation as an example of major transformations all western welfare states have been subject to. This book can be highly recommended to those interested in French territorial politics and subnational government. However, it includes more than a country study. Readers interested in the development of the modern state and in comparative local government and politics will profit from it.' - Arthur Benz, Professor of Political Science, University of Hagen, Germany
'The book is a much needed contribution to the theoretical debates on territorial governance because many academics and experts on territorial politics have tended to neglect the French case as being simply an exception in the general rule of multi-level governance in advanced Western democracies. John Loughlin magisterially clarifies how mistaken is this preconception and indicates those analytical areas where more attention should be paid in the future. This volume should become indispensable for courses in Frenchpolitics and will be read with profit by anyone interested in comparative studies of regionalism and reform of the state in Europe.' - Luis Moreno, West European Politics
'Loughlin clearly demonstrates significant scholarship in this area and manages to turn what might be considered dry material into something very pleasant and easy to read.' - Karen West, Public Administration
'John Loughlin makes a rigorous and clear contribution to understanding French territorial governance. As an expert comparativist, the author has complete mastery of his chosen subject, France, and brilliantly juggles the areas of political systems, regions and political traditions.' - Romain Pasquier, Revue Francaise de Science Politique
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Subnational Government
Book Subtitle: The French Experience
Authors: John Loughlin
Series Title: French Politics, Society and Culture
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230210622
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2007
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-333-99447-4Published: 17 April 2007
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-43244-8Published: 01 January 2007
eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-21062-2Published: 17 April 2007
Series ISSN: 2946-3750
Series E-ISSN: 2946-3769
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 239
Topics: European Union Politics, Political Science, European Politics