Julie Gervais

This book is an invitation to 'think the state' through an in-depth sociology of the managerialisation of an elite located at its summit. It captures the tensions between its attraction to the private sector and the imperatives of public service.

Amid the abundant literature devoted to the presidential election, no French study focused on the important role played by interest groups and other campaigning groups such as NGOs, charities, unions, trade associations, coalitions or think tanks. During elections, all such groups have a common goal: to try and convince the candidates, especially..

Amid the abundant literature devoted to the presidential election, no French study focused on the important role played by interest groups and other campaigning groups such as NGOs, charities, unions, trade associations, coalitions or think tanks. During elections, all such groups have a common goal: to try and convince the candidates, especially..