This book offers an in-depth analysis of political life in France and Europe at the beginning of the 21st century at a time of change and crisis. Encompassing questions about values, political actors and electoral choices, it is dedicated particularly to scholars and students enrolled in comparative politics programs.

Political Representation in Crisis; P.Perrineau Political Values and Attitudes in Europe; E.Schweisguth Religion and Politics; J.Donegani Gender and Politics; J.Mossuz-Lavau Young People and Politics; A.Muxel Interest Groups in France and in Europe; E.Grossman Unions and Politics; G.Groux Political and Administrative Elites; L.Rouban The Media and the Search for Political Information; A.Mercier What Remains of the Class Vote?; N.Mayer The Green Movement; D.Boy Socialism in Europe; H.Rey The Political Right in France and Europe; F.Haegel National-Populism; P.Perrineau France and Europe; L.Rouban

PASCAL PERRINEAU is Professor and head of the Centre for Political Research (CEVIPOF) Sciences Po, Paris, France. 
  
LUC ROUBAN is CNRS Research Director at the CEVIPOF, Sciences Po, Paris, France.