Contemporary Germany: A Handbook

By Derek Lewis

Book Overview

Studying German? Spending a year abroad in Germany? Or maybe going to work there? Then you'll need this handbook to contemporary Germany and the German language. Packed with essential information on politics, the economy and institutions, it covers the basics that are taken for granted by most Germans. Intended for readers without specialist knowledge in any of the subjects covered, this is an invaluable handbook for English-speaking students of German. Each chapter contains a German/English glossary giving guidance on the use of specialist terms in context. Covering German history, politics, the economy, education, the media and the state, the handbook provides a vast amount of information especially geared to student needs.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0340740396
• ISBN13: 9780340740392
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.9" x 6.1"