With more than 1100 entries written by an international group of over 150 contributors the Encyclopedia of Contemporary German Culture brings 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 Culture is the first reference work of its kind. Containing longer overviews of up to 2000 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. . Language: English