ABSTRACT

O'Brien argues convincingly that fears of a resurgent German nationalism are exaggerated. He highlights the `technocratic liberalism' of the elite which, paradoxically, hinders full rights of political participation for minorities.

chapter 1|17 pages

GERMANY BETWEEN NATIONALISM AND LIBERALISM

chapter 2|25 pages

ESCAPING THE PAST

chapter 3|31 pages

LIBERALIZING AUSLÄNDERPOLITIK 1969–1982

chapter 4|31 pages

CONSERVATIVE LIBERALISM 1982–1990