German Culture and Society : The Essentials Book

'German Culture and Society' offers an introduction to German culture and society, and a route-map to further study. Designed specifically with undergraduates in mind, it contains concise and accessible explanations of the essential issues, events and concepts in Germany since 1920.

From 'Advertising' and 'Bauhaus' to 'Volkshochschule' and 'World War II', it gives an interdisciplinary overview of German culture and society and offers directions for further reading. Covering history, politics, popular culture, private life, cultural institutions and social structures, the entries are fully cross-referenced and assume no prior knowledge, making this an essential resource for students of German culture in the Humanities and Social Sciences.