List of figures and tables Preface Part I. Scope and Context: 1. People and local politics: themes and concepts Albert Mabileau, George Moyser, Geraint Parry and Patrick Quantin 2. Local government in Britain and local politics and administration in France Albert Mabileau Part II. Participation: Introduction 3. Participation and non-participation in a French town Patrick Quantin Conclusion Part III. Political Mobilisation: Introduction 5. Political mobilisation in France: a study of local protest Philippe Garraud 6. Local political mobilisation: a case study of a Welsh community David Cleaver Conclusion Part IV. Local Elites, Groups and Citizens: Introduction 7. Councillors, issue agendas and political action in two French towns Richard Balme 8. Councillors, citizens and agendas: aspects of local decision-making in Britain George Moyser and Geraint Parry Conclusion Part V. Community or Locality?: Introduction 9. Community, locality and political action: two British case studies compared George Moyser and Geraint Parry 10. In search of community spirit Patrick Quantin Conclusion Part VI. Conclusions: 11. Participation and the local polity in France and Britain Albert Mabileau, George Moyser, Geraint Parry and Patrick Quantin Bibliography Index.
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