Author : John Tuppen
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438422482
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)
Book Synopsis France Under Recession: 1981-1986 by : John Tuppen
Download or read book France Under Recession: 1981-1986 written by John Tuppen and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1988-05-16 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews the substantial changes that occurred in France during the period in which a left wing president and government controlled the nation's destiny. In their quest for a solution to the country's mounting difficulties, the Socialists adopted a very different range of policies from their predecessors. Tuppen appraises the recent pattern of social and economic development in France, particularly the impact of recession and the socialist prescription for revival. Each chapter focuses on a limited number of significant changes and key issues that have become the subject of extensive debate. Particular emphasis is given to controversial issues such as unemployment, immigration, economic regeneration, urban renewal, and decentralization, and case studies are used extensively to help illustrate these topics. Finally, where appropriate, analysis is carried out at a regional as well as national level, lending spatial dimension to the study.