Popular Support for Democracy in Unified Germany
Ross Campbell
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Springer International Publishing
Sozialwissenschaften, Recht, Wirtschaft / Politisches System
Beschreibung
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.
Kundenbewertungen
democratic reform, evaluations of socialism, social trust in Germany, civil society, political change, popular support in Germany, constitutional patriotism, attitudes towards democracy, democratic deficit, democracy, specific and diffuse support, trust in democratic institutions, German trust in the EU, integration, ALLBUS, satisfaction with democracy, postmaterialism, social structure, east-west differences, affective support