Christian Democracy in Western Germany (RLE: German Politics) : The CDU/CSU in Government and Opposition, 1945-1976

This important study analyses the developoment of the CDU/CSU as a political force in West Germany from the Second World War to the late 1970s, with special reference to its role both in Government (1949-69) and Opposition (1969-76) and considers how it was instrumental in the formulation of governmental policies.

The first part of the book looks at the development of the CDU/CSU.

The second part focuses on its composition and structure and considers such aspects as its organisation, membership, auxiliary organisations and electoral appeal and campaigns.

A separate chapter deals with the CSU’s relationship with the CDU, its leadership and its organisation.