First published in 1986, this book assesses the politics of the West German trade unions in the context of their larger role as major actors in the polity. By f

During the 1950s and early 1960s, the West German government refused to exchange ambassadors with Israel. It feared Arab governments might retaliate against suc

Union of Parts examines one of the central puzzles in the economic and political successes of West Germany (FRG). In the decades between world war and reunifica

First published in 1986, this book assesses the politics of the West German trade unions in the context of their larger role as major actors in the polity. By f

This book explores the effects of Germany's unification in 1990 on its policies toward the European Union.