Beyond the Swastika

By: Peter O'Brien

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Paperback | 26 September 1996 | Edition Number 1

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Since unification, fears of resurgent German nationalism have mounted. In particular, many believe United Germany is reverting to a xenophobic nationalist stance to deal with the increased pressures of migration unleashed by the raising of the Iron Curtain. O'Brien argues that these fears are exaggerated. He documents in the Federal Republic's policies a longstanding, steadily increasing commitment to the liberal principles of the Basic Law which protect foreigners against hostile German nationalism. The author goes on to criticize the very entrenched liberalism which holds German nationalism in check. He traces among west German political elites the appeal and uses of "technocratic liberalism" - an overzealous protection of Germany's liberal democracy which, paradoxically, prevents minority groups from achieving full rights of political participation. Beyond the Swastika is both unconventional and original. Peter O'Brien resists the widespread alarmist temptation to distort the political influence of German nationalism and instead uncovers sources of inequality in German liberalism which have until now gone unnoticed.

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..."a fresh and provocative look at postwar German politics and the issues surrounding immigration, integration, and assimilation. It is well written, superbly indexed, and worth the attention of students of German history and migration studies alike." -Laura S. Gellott, "International Migration Review ..."Peter O'Brien has thus written an insightful and challenging account of the current situation in Germany and how it evolved over time. His theme and the arguments in support of it are carefully thought through and forcefully presented." -"German Studies Review

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