by Alain Peyrefitte · Plon · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782259002042
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«Le Mal français» is the historical essay by Alain Peyrefitte, published by Plon in paperback (524 pages, in French).
In this work Alain Peyrefitte investigates the causes of France's economic and social decline, which he attributes to cultural and institutional factors rooted in the country's history. The essay analyses collective attitudes such as risk aversion, individualism and resistance to change, pointing out how they have hindered the nation's modernisation and competitiveness.
Originally published in 1976, the volume includes a bibliography (pages 511-514) and an index. Alain Peyrefitte was a member of the Académie française.
For those studying the political and social history of France and debates about its economic model.
Alain Peyrefitte was a French scholar and politician. He was a confidant of Charles de Gaulle and had a long career in public service, serving as a diplomat in Germany and Poland. Peyrefitte is remembered for his support for partitioning Algeria amid the Algerian War.
