The Federal Republic of Germany at Forty-Five: Union Without Unity Contributor(s): Merkl, Peter H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0814755143 ISBN-13: 9780814755143 Publisher: New York University Press OUR PRICE: $88.11 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1995 Annotation: The last five years have brought such extraordinary changes to Germany and Europe as to make the previous forty years of Cold War existence seem deceptively placid and well- ordered by comparison. The collapse of communist rule in East Germany in the midst of massive demonstrations against the Honecker regime in late 1989 were only the beginning. The monumental changes that have taken place since have affected all aspects of German identity, both inside and outside of the now-unified nation. This book tackles the question of just where the new Federal Republic of Germany stands after 45 years and where it appears to be headed. The central concern of this volume is the nation's evolving united--or disunited--sense of identity. This identity, in a constant state of flux, takes many forms: the striking differences between East and West German views; German pacifism and national pride; the role of Germany in the world; the reemergence of radical right groups; and opinions towards foreigners and the right of political asylum. Of central interest to scholars of German and European history and politics, this book is a thorough assessment of Germany in the post-wall era. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Germany - Political Science - Social Science | Sociology - General |
Dewey: 943.087 |
LCCN: 94007526 |
Physical Information: 1.31" H x 6" W x 9" (1.96 lbs) 352 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Germany - Cultural Region - Southern Africa |
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Publisher Description: The last five years have brought such extraordinary changes to Germany and Europe as to make the previous forty years of Cold War existence seem deceptively placid and well- ordered by comparison. The collapse of communist rule in East Germany in the midst of massive demonstrations against the Honecker regime in late 1989 were only the beginning. The monumental changes that have taken place since have affected all aspects of German identity, both inside and outside of the now-unified nation. |
Contributor Bio(s): Merkl, Peter H.: - Peter H. Merkl is one of the leading authorities on modern Germany. He is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. |