The German Parliament
5th Edition
Published on 7. October 2009
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-3-86649-934-8 (ISBN)
Description
Alongside its historical chapters, the book contains a systematic presentation of the work of today's Parliament - the German Bundestag - and its functions, organisation and democratic decision-making processes.The book also focuses on the (re-)construction of the Reichstag building in Berlin, a pivotal location for the history of democracy in Germany. And it paints a portrait of Berlin's parliamentary quarter, which serves as a symbol for German reunification and onceagain connects the two halves of Berlin previously divided by the wall for 40 years. The authors are well-known historians and political scientists.
Reviews / Votes
In this mix of political science and political, architectural, and cultural history, five extended essays discuss the parliamentary ideal and parliamentarianism in Germany [...]. The presentation features attractive page design and abundant illustrations, including generous-size photos of people and places, past and present, in a slightly oversize format (9.5x11.5").Reference &Research Book News May 2010
The book is an impressive achievement. [...] excellent handbook on German politics.
Erkki Berndtson - University of Helsinki (Finland), 21.12.2009
The beautifully crafted and richly illustrated volume, The German Parliament, is a must-have for lovers of books everywhere and for anyone interested in the amazing story of the long and twisted road Germany travelled to become the exemplary parliamentary democracy that it is today.
Prof. Dr. Ursula J. van Beek, 14.12.2009
What a beautiful book, marvellous pictures which take you through the time periods.
Dr. Bob Reinalda November 2009
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Leverkusen-Opladen
Germany
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Cloth
Illustrations
with many colour and black-and-white photographs
Dimensions
Height: 28.7 cm
Width: 24.3 cm
Thickness: 2.2 cm
Weight
1460 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-86649-934-8 (9783866499348)
Schweitzer Classification