This volume brings together French and British scholars of France to analyse one of French politics' most intellectually compelling phenomena, the presidency of the republic. It examines the strengths and weaknesses of that leadership as well as the way that executive power has been established in t[...]
Gaffney analyzes how de Gaulle came to power in 1958 and how the focus on an exceptional individual meant that he was able to confer a particular style of leadership on the Fifth Republic. The five Presidents who came after him have each capitalized on their own political 'persona.' Including a new [...]
Intended for the WJEC AS level Film Studies course. This work introduces students to the skills involved in the study of film. It includes more than 100 colour photographs and features: case studies; activities on films like "Little Miss Sunshine", "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "The Descent"; key t[...]
Gives students the confidence to tackle various parts of the WJEC A2 level Film Studies course. The authors, who have experience as teachers, examiners and authors, introduce students step by step, to the skills involved in the study of film. They also include more than 60 colour images and case stu[...]