Beyond the Swastika - Paperback

by Peter O'Brien (Author)

O'Brien argues convincingly that fears of a resurgent German nationalism are exaggerated. He highlights the technocratic liberalism' of the elite which, paradoxically, hinders full rights of political participation for minorities.

Back Jacket

'A brilliant romp through West German postwar politics. The author shows how the crusading zeal of West German liberalism can lead to rather illiberal results when applied to backward foreign residents or, even worse, to East Germans.' --Peter H. Merkl, 'Univ. of California at Santa Barbara'

Author Biography

Peter O'Brien is Associate Professor of Political Science at Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas.