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The Nov 1991 Belgian general election was anomalous for favoring a dark horse political party & the Vlaams Blok party, while defeating candidates of the traditional parties. Based on a survey of political attitudes & beliefs of 2,691 Flemish voters who participated in the election, questions of protest, disappointment, dissatisfaction, & apathy are explored. These dimensions are linked to the rise of individualism & secularization, expected to produce further changes in voting practices. The media's role in constructing explanations & legitimations is critiqued. 3 Tables, 1 Graph. Adapted from the source document.

Discusses potential for economic development of the global community of French-speaking countries, if it succeeds in strengthening its institutional and political power; in light of the international francophone conference held in Hanoi, Vietnam, Nov. 1997. Summaries in English and Spanish p. 445 and 459-60.