This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Contemporary Germany provides a comprehensive overview of most aspects of life and institutions in contemporary Germany. It also introduces the reader to the historical development of both East and West Germany between 1949 and 1990, and addresses the various issues arising from reunification. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Contemporary Germany contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Germany.

"This second edition, part of the Historical Dictionaries of Europe series, contains everything one needs to know or wants to know about modern-day Germany from 1961 (building of the Berlin Wall) to the present. . . .An excellent reference work for college and university libraries." - American Reference Books Annual