Germany Today (RLE: German Politics)
Germany Today (RLE: German Politics)

Author: John P. Payne

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-17

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 1317536665

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This book, originally published in 1971, provides clear analysis of German affairs at the end of the 1960s. Without neglecting the historical dimension of recent developments, it examines some of the problems the German people faced in the post-war years. Written by experts, but nonethless in an accessible style the essays in this book give an insight into the methods of particular disciplines such as history, economics, politics or sociology whilst offering an introduction to many aspects of German life.

West Germany Today (RLE: German Politics)
West Germany Today (RLE: German Politics)

Author: Karl Koch

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-17

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1317536495

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This authoritative study, written by experts in their fields and originally published in 1989, provides a comprehensive introduction to aspects of West German society, politics and economics. Individual chapters investigate West German politics, education, industrial relations, the media and the relations between the two German states.

The Green Movement in West Germany (RLE: German Politics)
The Green Movement in West Germany (RLE: German Politics)

Author: Elim Papadakis

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-17

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1317540301

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The Green Movement in Germany is widely regarded as one of the most powerful expressions of popular opposition to government policies. A broad analysis of this powerful group is made in this book, showing that the origins of the movement relate to the general protests against industrialisation in the nineteenth century and also to more recent forms of protest. The author assesses the challenge posed by the Green Movement to established groups and organisations both in proposing alternative policies and in a long run of electoral successes. The Green Movement has evidently had a great impact on assumptions about defence, welfare and environmental policies. Data from major surveys on public attitudes and interviews with senior officials complete the picture of the practical and theoretical dimensions of the Green Movement.

West Germany (RLE: German Politics)
West Germany (RLE: German Politics)

Author: David Childs

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-17

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 1317537599

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This book, originally published in 1981, provides the student and general reader alike with a fascinating account of the dynamic re-emergence of Germany after the Second World War as one of the world’s leading and most powerful states. The book gives extensive coverage to all aspects of the former West Germany’s political, social and economic arrangements. As well as dealing with the Basic Law, political parties, Bundestag and government, it also discusses neglected subjects, such as education, the armed forces, welfare services, the role of women, the economy and industrial relations and the mass media.

Political Culture in France and Germany (RLE: German Politics)
Political Culture in France and Germany (RLE: German Politics)

Author: John Gaffney

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-17

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1317560779

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This book, originally published in 1991, assesses how attitudes, political orientations and social values changed during the five decades after the Second World War. The case studies in the book focus on key ‘sites’ in political culture: in France, on the extreme right, the cinema, the impact of media personalities and changes of political discourse; in Germany, on the decline of regional identities, the emergence of specific issues and the concern of political parties with the effectiveness of language. This interdisciplinary study provides new insights into the way French and German people see themselves.

Honecker's Germany (RLE: German Politics)
Honecker's Germany (RLE: German Politics)

Author: David Childs

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-17

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1317540352

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Picking up many of themes of David Childs’ earlier book, The GDR: Moscow’s German Ally, this book discusses the German Democratic Republic (GDR) from 1971 until the mid 1980s. Written at a time when the GDR was one of the most modern and successful socialist states, with a growing importance within the socialist bloc and the global stage, this books examined a number of important topics such as GDR relations with the USSR and the USA, the GDR Navy, the church in the GDR and the economy of the GDR.

Germany in the Twentieth Century (RLE: German Politics)
Germany in the Twentieth Century (RLE: German Politics)

Author: David Childs

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-17

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1317542282

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The book traces the development of Germany from the Kaiser’s Reich in the 1870s to the reunited democratic state led by Helmut Kohl in the 1990s. The author begins by countering the popular view of Germany before 1914 as irredeemably reactionary, and after assessing Germany’s part in the First World War, he outlines the rise and fall of the Weimar Republic. The 12 years of Hitler’s destructive experiment are presented in a balanced way as part of the overall development of the country. Germany in defeat is then discussed, as is heer rebirth under Four Power occupation. The last chapters explore the two separate German states and the events leading up to the restoration of German unity.

Parties, Opposition and Society in West Germany (RLE: German Politics)
Parties, Opposition and Society in West Germany (RLE: German Politics)

Author: Eva Kolinsky

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-10-24

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1317539907

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In this volume, originally published in 1984, the author examines the social composition of the electorate, of membership and leadership of West German political parties, as well as their representation and finances. Kolinsky argues that while affiliation and electorates remained distinct, the social composition of party organisations became narrower and more uniform. The book examines how the parties became alienated from contemporary West German society and discusses the difficulties experienced by opposition parties in trying to develop alternative strategies, in particular those of the Green Party.

Germany’s Role in European Russia Policy
Germany’s Role in European Russia Policy

Author: Liana Fix

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-04-24

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 3030682269

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This book contributes to the debate about a new German power in Europe with an analysis of Germany’s role in European Russia policy. It provides an up-to-date account of Germany’s “Ostpolitik” and how Germany has influenced EU-Russia relations since the Eastern enlargement in 2004 - partly along, partly against the interests and preferences of new member states. The volume combines a rich empirical analysis of Russia policy with a theory-based perspective on Germany’s power and influence in the EU. The findings demonstrate that despite Germany’s central role, exercising power within the EU is dependent on legitimacy and acceptance by other member states.

Christian Democracy in Western Germany (RLE: German Politics)
Christian Democracy in Western Germany (RLE: German Politics)

Author: Geoffrey Pridham

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-17

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 1317538501

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This important study analyses the developoment of the CDU/CSU as a political force in West Germany from the Second World War to the late 1970s, with special reference to its role both in Government (1949-69) and Opposition (1969-76) and considers how it was instrumental in the formulation of governmental policies. The first part of the book looks at the development of the CDU/CSU. The second part focuses on its composition and structure and considers such aspects as its organisation, membership, auxiliary organisations and electoral appeal and campaigns. A separate chapter deals with the CSU’s relationship with the CDU, its leadership and its organisation.