A collection of interviews with public figures, tested against the detailed secondary analysis of public-opinion data spanning four decades, which results in a set of generational differences and profiles attesting to the increasingly pluralistic character of the post-war German identity.
Integration and Mobilization among Ethnic Minorities in Germany
The study explores the complex landscape of legal, political, social, and economic opportunities for various ethnic minorities in Germany since the 1950s, challenging the notion of a singular "migrant" experience. It critiques German policies aimed at limiting migration, highlighting their contradictory nature and the outdated labor market regulations that hinder integration. Through local case studies and personal interviews, the author reveals the diverse, multicultural identities of average citizens, emphasizing the disconnect between official integration practices and societal realities.
Changing Attitudes Towards The National Question And Nato In The Federal Republic Of Germany
Focusing on the perspectives of postwar generations in the 'old states' of unified Germany, the study explores four interconnected German Questions. It delves into how these citizens perceive, interpret, and respond to significant issues that shape their national identity and societal challenges. The book provides insights into the evolving consciousness of a generation grappling with the legacy of the past while navigating contemporary realities.
The Dialectical Identities of Eastern Germans
This book explores the German Democratic Republic through generational change, examining the identities of five societal subgroups. It analyzes their experiences before, during, and after the 1989 Wende, highlighting the complexities of identity loss and reconfiguration across generations and the ongoing challenges of East-West disparities post-unification.
Introduction: 'Becoming Madam Chancellor'; Part I. 'The Personal is the Political': 1. The extreme make-over of Angela Merkel: gender, style and substance; 2. A Pastor's daughter in a 'difficult Fatherland': reconciling East and West German identities; 3. From Staatsräson to Realpolitik: reconfiguring German-Israeli relations; Part II. From understudy to leading lady: Angela Merkel on the global stage: 4. Checkmate: Angela Merkel, Vladimir Putin and the dilemmas of regional hegemony; 5. Madam non and the euro-crisis: shaping economic integration and governance; Part III. 'Method Merkel' and the Push for Domestic Reforms: 6. Fukushima, mon Amour: Merkel and the (supra)national energy turn-around; 7. Germany as a land of immigration: citizenship, refugees and the welcoming culture; 8. 'Misunderestimating' the world's most powerful woman, or why gender still matters; Bibliography.