| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Original Title; Original Copyright; Contents; Preface; Introduction: The CDU/CSU and the West German Party System; Part One: The Development of the CDU/CSU; 1. The Occupation Period: The Formation of the CDU/CSU (1945-1949); 2. The Period of Adenauer's Ascendancy: The Party in the Shadow of the Chancellor (1949-1959); 3. The Decline of Adenauer and the Question of Party Reform (1959-1963); 4. The Period of Transition: The Erhard and Grand Coalition Governments (1963-1969); 5. The CDU/CSU Out of Power: The Reluctant Opposition (1969-1972) |
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6. The CDU/CSU Adjusts Itself: The Renovated Opposition (1972-1976)Part Two: The Composition and Structure of the CDU/CSU; 7. Party Organisation of the CDU; 8. Party Membership of the CDU; 9. Auxiliary Organisations of the CDU/CSU; 10. The Christian Social Union (CSU); 11. Voter Appeal and Election Campaigns of the CDU/CSU; Conclusion: Government or Opposition -- A Question of Existential Importance; Note on Sources; List of Interviews; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
This important study analyses the developoment of the CDU/CSU as a political force in West Germany from the Second World War to the late 1970s, with special reference to its role both in Government (1949-69) and Opposition (1969-76) and considers how it was instrumental in the formulation of governmental policies. The first part of the book looks at the development of the CDU/CSU. The second part focuses on its composition and structure and considers such aspects as its organisation, membership, auxiliary organisations and electoral appeal and campaigns. A separate chapter deals with the CSU's |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO; viewed on February 24, 2015) |
| Subject |
Christlich-Demokratische Union Deutschlands (Germany : West)
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Christlich-Soziale Union.
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| SUBJECT |
Christlich-Demokratische Union Deutschlands (Germany : West) fast |
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Christlich-Soziale Union fast |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- Elections.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- General.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317538509 |
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1317538501 |
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