The Länder and German federalism

Gunlicks, Arthur B. 1936- (Author).

Summary: This book provides a detailed introduction to how the Länder (the sixteen states of Germany) function not only within the country itself but also within the wider context of European political affairs. Some knowledge of the role of the Länder is essential.

Record details

ISBN: 1423706536 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9781423706533 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 0719065321
ISBN: 9780719065323
ISBN: 071906533X (pbk.)
ISBN: 9780719065330 (pbk.)
ISBN: 184779081X
ISBN: 9781847790811
ISBN: 1280734507
ISBN: 9781280734502
Physical Description: electronic resource
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1 online resource (xii, 409 p.) : ill., maps.
Publisher: Manchester ; New York : Manchester University Press ; New York : Distributed exclusively in the USA by Palgrave, 2003.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The origins of the Länder -- Theory and constitutional framework of German federalism -- Administrative structures in Germany -- The Land constitutes -- Financing the federal system -- The German Land parliaments (Landtage) -- The Land parliament deputies in Germany -- Parties and politics in the Länder -- Election in the Länder -- The Länder, the Bundesrat, and the legislative process in Germany and Europe -- European and foreign policy of the Länder -- The German model of federalism.
Language Note:	English.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.