German Public Policy: Current Debates On Political, Legal, And Social Issues

Arthur B. Gunlicks

ISBN 10: 1571813942 / ISBN 13: 9781571813947

Published by Berghahn Books, 2004

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208 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: German Public Policy: Current Debates On Political, Legal, And Social Issues
• Publisher: Berghahn Books
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1571813942
• ISBN 13: 9781571813947
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.35 kilograms

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Synopsis

Since unification German society and institutions have been challenged by various transformations and the need to adjust to changing conditions. While much has been accomplished, many political, legal, and institutional problems remain. This volume deals with selected aspects of domestic and European policy, political parties, the challenge of direct democracy, and federalism in unified Germany – all issues that have been the subject of much discussion, political posturing, legislation, and, to some extent, constitutional amendments and court decision for many years, if not decades. In conclusion, a British scholar looks at German federalism and a number of public policy issues from a comparative perspective and arrives at some surprising and encouraging results.

About the Author

Arthur B. Gunlicks is Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Richmond, Virginia. He has published widely on German politics, especially German federalism and party and campaign finance.