An Eclectic Political Scientist: A Tribute to Robert Elgie

Abstract

Robert Elgie's contribution to comparative politics is considerable. His work covers a range of subfields, including the study of political institutions, French politics, political leadership, presidentialism and semi-presidentialism. He became the leading scholar of semi-presidentialism and indeed defined much of the research agenda in this subfield.

Remembering Robert Elgie: a blogging academic

“…The academic contributions of Robert Elgie are, without question, considerable (cf. Passarelli 2021). The variety and breadth of his interests and publications mean that even those who are primarily familiar with one aspect of his work, may not be entirely aware of his research in other areas.…”