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The Regions of Germany

A Reference Guide to History and Culture

by Dieter K. Buse
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This is a timely and unique overview of the 16 diverse federal states that make up the reunified Germany. The essential data for each state is provided in this easy-to-use reference. The demographics, geography, history, recent politics, economy, architecture, and noteworthy sites, people and culture, memorial sites, and traditional cuisine are surveyed in turn. This is an invaluable resource for students studying German and Germany, travelers, and teachers.
A clear introduction explains the new Germany in historical and regional context. It has been claimed that Germany is a post-national society, but regions are still a primary basis of identity for many Germans and one of the main references points in daily life and politics. Part of Germany's reconstruction came through re-creation and identification with historically remolded regions. This work offers a needed summary of the results thus far.

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    June 30, 2005

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      • ISBN: 9780313062643

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    • Library Journal

      September 1, 2005
      "Landeskunde", a German word for regional studies, connotes an area's geography, history, customs, and cuisine -among other aspects -and accurately describes the subject matter of this unique reference guide. The introductory chapter provides a brief historical survey of German regional history, economy, attractions, music, customs, and architecture and even includes recipes for some regional dishes, while the bulk of the text describes the 16 diverse federal states of reunified Germany. Useful regional maps, black-and-white photographs, a glossary, and a chronology enhance the text. Bottom Line A nice complement to the two-volume "Modern Germany: An Encyclopedia of History, People, and Culture, 1871 -1990", also edited by Buse (history, Laurentian Univ., Ontario), this work will be useful to travelers, students, and others who want to learn basic information about this widely varied country. One quibble: Most of the bibliographic entries cite German-language sources, restricting follow-up research to those already fluent in the language. Nevertheless, the book is an informative and useful source for general readers. Recommended for public and secondary school libraries. -Donald Altschiller, Boston Univ. Libs.

      Copyright 2005 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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