This landmark study describes the momentous events from 1989 to
1991 that led up to German unification, explaining how and why they
happened as they did, and analyzing them in relation to issues in
comparative and international politics and to current theories in
political science. Two specialists, one on Western Germany and the
other on Eastern Germany, who were observers there during the
period, provide the background for understanding trends in German
and European politics in the early 1990s. This text is intended for
students of European contemporary history, comparative politics,
and international relations.
This study links the current history of the peaceful revolution
in Germany to an analysis of established theories in comparative
politics. An introduction provides some historical background prior
to 1989. The text goes on to define conditions in the two Germanies
in 1989 and then launches into a discussion about the attitudes and
expectations in the West as prospects for unity dawned. Careful
attention is then given to the East German revolution and the March
1990 elections. Reasons are given for plans for the early
unification of the two Germanies. Then the study focuses on the
Federal Republic election of December 1990. The impact of these
elections and the unification process on Germany and Europe and the
world in the near future is discussed at some length. An appendix
provides some basic information about Germany's system of
government. A selected bibliography points to important primary and
secondary sources.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
