The German Polity
- ISBN-10
- 0801301254
- ISBN-13
- 9780801301254
- Series
- The German Polity
- Category
- Germany (West)
- Pages
- 275
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1989
- Publisher
- Longman Publishing Group
- Author
- David P. Conradt
Description
An updated edition which includes the 1987 federal elections, plus new material on changes in the party system; the role of the Bundesbank; the health and pension system; and major policy problems. It emphasizes postwar structural changes and is suitable for those taking politics courses.
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