How do France and Germany compare in the world of participatory political communities? This volume sets out an impressive historical, theoretical and institutio

Notwithstanding its contemporary critics, political representation remains at the core of democratic politics. Based on a comparative research project that gath

How do France and Germany compare in the world of participatory political communities? This volume sets out an impressive historical, theoretical and institutio

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This text provides an overview of political parties in France. The social and ideological profiles of all the major parties are analysed, highlighting their pri