Understanding contemporary Germany

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Understanding Contemporary Germany is a wide-ranging introductory survey of German society focusing on the post-unification situation. This text: gives emphasis to questions relating to German identity adopts an integrated approach, considering society, culture, politics, economics and history gives extensive coverage of the Nazi legacy and guilt assesses the stability and normality of the Federal Republic and its position in world affairs The book provides the background to contemporary issues required for students of modern Germany.