Popular Support for Democracy in Unified Germany

Critical Democrats

By:

Ross Campbell

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Hardback

Series:

New Perspectives in German Political Studies

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This book examines attitudes towards democracy in the Federal Republic of Germany. By drawing on extensive survey evidence, it charts Germans’ changing views of the political system prior to and following unification. The study examines four aspects of the political system: how it functions overall, attitudes towards the Basic Law, trust in representative institutions, and views of the European Union. Rather than accepting or rejecting democracy, the research shows how Germans merge shades of criticism and support. In addition, it pinpoints the factors that condition support, showing how it is influenced by durable and changeable stimuli. Overall, the findings challenge suggestions of a crisis of democracy but they also demonstrate that support is particularly low towards aspects of the European Union. This book appeals to readers interested in public opinion and democracy in Germany, along with those interested in the changing relationship between citizens and the state.

Author Biography:

Ross Campbell is Senior Lecturer in Political Science at the University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, UK. His research focuses on the politics of the Federal Republic of Germany and he has published widely on attitudes towards democracy, electoral behaviour and political participation. His recent articles have appeared in the European Journal of Political Research, International Political Science Review, German Politics and Contemporary Politics. He is a member of the editorial board for the Journal for Contemporary European Studies.

Release date Australia

February 22nd, 2019

Author

Ross Campbell

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Edition

1st ed. 2019

Illustrations

40 Illustrations, black and white; XVI, 263 p. 40 illus.

Pages

263

Series

New Perspectives in German Political Studies

ISBN-13

9783030037918

Product ID

28457832

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