The German Polity

By David P. Conradt

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144221645X
• ISBN13: 9781442216457
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.1" x 7.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary