Pluralist Thought and the State in Britain and France, 1900-25 - (St Antony's) by Cécile Laborde (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This is the first comparative study of early twentieth-century French and British schools of political pluralism. A wide-ranging survey of the works of thinkers such as JN Figgis, GDH Cole, Harold Laski, Edouard Berth, Maxime Leroy and Léon Duguit, Pluralist Thought and the State in Britain and France, 1900-25 is a major contribution both to the study of national tradition of political thought and to the understanding of relationships between state, groups and individuals in democratic societies.

Review Quotes

'Cécile Laborde has written a remarkable comparative analysis of how six leading British and French writers formulated pluralist ideas in the first quarter of the twentieth century. It embeds their striking views in their contemporary context but is particularly welcome at a time when pluralism is making a comeback in France. Couched in a clear and lively style, it merits clear reading on both sides of the Channel.' - Jack Hayward, Emeritus Professor, Oxford University, Research Professor, Hull University

About the Author

CÉCILE LABORDE is Lecturer in European Thought at King's College, London. She has previously taught French politics and political thought at the University of Exeter, and has published a book on Islam in Africa and a number of articles on political theory. She is currently working on contemporary republican thought.