The German Social Democrats Since 1969: A Party In Power And Opposition

ISBN-13: 9780367307998 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 402 str.

Gerard Braunthal

Opis

This book discusses the short-lived East German Social Democratic Party (SPD), which formed during the crumbling months of the German Democratic Republic and merged with the West German party shortly before unification. It details the SPD's organization, leadership, and constituent associations.

Spis treści

Introduction -- Historical Overview -- The East German SPD: A Brief Existence -- The Organization: From Presidium to Local Branch -- Membership: A Social Shift at the Base -- Leaders, Factions, and Intraparty Democracy -- The Young Socialists: Challenging the Establishment -- Social Democratic Workers and Trade Unions -- Social Democratic Women: The Road to Equality -- The Quest for an Ideology -- The Quest for Voters -- National Elections -- Party and Parliament -- Party and Government -- Domestic Issues: From Economic Reforms to Political Asylum -- Foreign Policy Issues: Ostpolitik and Defense -- Conclusion

O autorze

Gerard Braunthal