Anne-France Taiclet

This book provides an insight into the changing role of political parties in municipal elections, whereas they are becoming less and less visible.

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Behind the apparent disorder of the electoral and political scene, voting remains an act deeply rooted in social order.

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The political sociology of professional and occupational groups is mainly concerned by the relations between those groups and the State. In this book, the authors want to tackle the issue by shedding new light on the logics of power that lie within these relations. To get the jurisdiction of an occupation or a profession recognized involves...

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In 2014, French local elections have led to significant political changes : left-wing parties lost many cities while a dozen mayors from the National Front were elected. Simultaneously, the persistance of more traditional practices in campaigning and in the selection of candidates could also be observed.

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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..

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