From Bonn to Berlin: German Politics in Transition

ISBN: 0231084137

Author: Lewis J. Edinger

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Product DescriptionCan German democracy endure the stresses of reunification, the challenges of global market forces, and the impact of Europe's intensifying economic and political union? As they examine these difficulties and possible answers, Lewis Edinger and Brigitte Nacos underscore distinct differences and similarities in American and German politics. The first part of the book describes the development and features of German representative democracy: its roots in the Third Reich and the Weimar Republic, the national emphasis on cooperation and collective responsibility, and the role of the media in reshaping electoral politics. The second part addresses the most pressing problems facing Germany at the close of the century, from European integration, to its burgeoning immigrant population and the pressures taxing its social programs. Based on extensive research, From Bonn to Berlin will inform anyone with an interest in either German or American politics.ReviewThis is a well-informed book worth reading. -- Wayne C. Thompson - German Studies ReviewAbout the AuthorLewis Edinger is professor emeritus of government at Columbia University.Brigitte Nacos is adjunct professor of political science at Columbia University. She is also the author of The Press, Presidents, and Crises and Terrorism and the Media.