Christian Democracy in Western Germany (RLE: German Politics)
Author | : Geoffrey Pridham |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 2014-12-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317538509 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317538501 |
Rating | : 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This important study analyses the developoment of the CDU/CSU as a political force in West Germany from the Second World War to the late 1970s, with special reference to its role both in Government (1949-69) and Opposition (1969-76) and considers how it was instrumental in the formulation of governmental policies. The first part of the book looks at the development of the CDU/CSU. The second part focuses on its composition and structure and considers such aspects as its organisation, membership, auxiliary organisations and electoral appeal and campaigns. A separate chapter deals with the CSU’s relationship with the CDU, its leadership and its organisation.