German National Identity in the Twenty-First Century - (New Perspectives in German Political Studies) by R Wittlinger (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This book shows that German national identity has undergone considerable changes since unification in 1990. Due to the external pressures of the post-cold war world but also due to domestic developments such as recent dynamics of collective memory, Germany has re-emerged as a confident nation which is less hesitant to assert its national interest"--

Book Synopsis

Wittlinger takes a fresh look at German national identity in the 21st century and shows that it has undergone considerable changes since unification in 1990. Due to the external pressures of the post-cold war world and recent domestic developments, Germany has re-emerged as a nation which is less hesitant to assert its national interest.

Review Quotes

'Clear, comprehensive and compelling' - The Times Literary Supplement

'For insight into modern Germany, I couldn't recommend a better book...clearly written, concise, in the know, touch, explanatory and not afriad of the big stuff...' - David Marx Book Reviews

About the Author

RUTH WITTLINGER is Senior Lecturer in Politics, School of Government and International Affairs, University of Durham, UK. She has published widely on post-unification Germany, European integration, British perceptions of Germany and the Germans and politics and literature.