Christian Democracy in Western Germany (RLE: German Politics)

<p>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 relationship with the CDU its leadership and its organisation. </p>