Encyclopedia of Contemporary German Culture [Hardcover]

With more than 1,100 entries written by an international group of over 150 contributors, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary German Culturebrings together myriad strands of social, political and cultural life in the post-1945 German-speaking world.

With a unique structure and format, an inclusive treatment of the concept of culture, and coverage of East, West and post-unification Germany, as well as Austria and Switzerland, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary German Cultureis the first reference work of its kind.

Containing longer overviews of up to 2,000 words, as well as shorter factual entries, cross-referencing to other relevant articles, useful further reading suggestions and extensive indexing, this highly useable volume provides the scholar, teacher, student or non-specialist with an astonishing breadth and depth of information.

Bayreuth Festival.  Brandt, Willy.  Constitution.  Die Welt.  Environmentalism.  Folk Music.  Frankfurt Book Fair.  German Language in Austria.  Graf, Steffi.  Grass, G?nter.  Heimat.  Journalism.  Karajan, Herbert von.  Krautrock.  Liechtenstein.  Luxembourg.  Meinhof, Ulrike.  Mercedes-Benz.  Oktoberfest.  Popper, Karl.  Pollution.  Skinheads.  Unification.  Volk.  Waldheim, Kurt.  Wine

Will appeal to both the lay reader with no knowledge of German language or culture and the scholar who demands extensive research tools. - Library Journal

Provides considerably broader coverage than traditional German reference works. Its articles consist of a judicios mix of biographical and topical entries ... This is an excellent sourcefor any library... - Choice