From the Bonn to the Berlin Republic

<p> The fall of the Berlin Wall and the unification of East and West Germany in 1989/90 were events of world-historical significance. The twentieth anniversary of this juncture represents an excellent opportunity to reflect upon the evolution of the new Berlin Republic. Given the on-going significance of the country for theory and concept-building in many disciplines an in-depth examination of the case is essential. In this volume unique in its focus on all aspects of contemporary Germany - culture historiography society politics and the economy - top scholars offer their assessments of the country's performance in these and other areas and analyze the successes and continued challenges.</p>