East Germany in Comparative Perspective
David Childs (Editor), Marilyn Rueschemeyer (Editor), Thomas A. BaylisBooks.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
Overview
As a new decade begins the popular demand for change has meant that the social and political fabric of the the Eastern Bloc countries has been irrevocably altered. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the key political, economic and social areas of East German society, such as the military and the church, areas which will intrinsically involved with the movement for change.Synopsis
As a new decade begins the popular demand for change has meant that the social and political fabric of the the Eastern Bloc countries has been irrevocably altered. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the key political, economic and social areas of East German society, such as the military and the church, areas which will intrinsically involved with the movement for change.
Booknews
Ten papers revised from their presentation at a "GDR in the socialist world" conference at Racine, Wisconsin in September 1986, called partly to integrate the study of East Germany with studies of the rest of the Soviet bloc. Compares institutions, policies, and practices with those of other countries. The chapters discuss ostpolitik, glasnost, Hungary, leadership structures, political parties, courts, gender inequality, consumer markets, housing, the church, and relations with South Africa. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)