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This text provides an introduction to how the Lander (the 16 states of Germany) function, not only within the country itself, but also within the wider context of European political affairs. The Lander enable students to better understand federalism and the broader political system in Germany.

(Paperback)

The book begins with an overview of the institutions with which Gorbachev will have to contend and then present a series of essays on which consider the prospects for economic reform, challenges and changes in social policy and the arts, and initiatives in foreign policy.