The German polity
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The German polity
Rowman & Littlefield, c2013
10th ed
- : pbk
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National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies Library (GRIPS Library)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 379-406) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This thoroughly revised and updated edition of The German Polity provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary German politics, focusing especially on the recovery of the economy and Germany's growing power in Europe and beyond. Looking back, David P. Conradt and Eric Langenbacher trace the country's transformation since the seminal turning points of 1945 after World War II and 1990 after reunification. Looking to the present, the authors explain and assess its major institutions, actors, and issues. Looking forward, they explore the looming economic, security, and demographic challenges the political system must address in the years to come.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Historical Setting
Chapter 2: Eastern Germany before and after Reunification
Chapter 3: The Social and Economic Setting
Chapter 4: Political Culture, Participation, and Civil Liberties
Chapter 5: The Party System and the Representation of Interests
Chapter 6: Elections and Voting Behavior
Chapter 7: Policy-Making Institutions I: Parliament and Executive
Chapter 8: Policy-Making Institutions II: Administration, Semipublic Institutions, and Courts
Chapter 9: Subnational Units: Federalism and Local Government
Chapter 10: The Return of German Power: The Federal Republic's Foreign and European Policy
Chapter 11: Conclusion: Germany's Rise and Future Challenges
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