ISBN: 9780870237072

This book is the first comprehensive study of the 1972 decree. The author examines the causes and context of the decree, as well as its consequences. Pol Loyalty/Public Serv- W Ger. Short… More...

This book is the first comprehensive study of the 1972 decree. The author examines the causes and context of the decree, as well as its consequences. Pol Loyalty/Public Serv- W Ger. Short Title POL LOYALTY/PUBLIC SERV- W GER. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Pol Loyalty/Public Serv- W Ger by Gerard Braunthal This text discusses the most controversial decree in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany - the 1972 decision to ban ""radicals"" from civil service posts. Aimed at Communists, this led to dismissals, disciplinary proceedings and a loyalty check of three and a half million people. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description In the history of the Federal Republic of Germany, few government actions have created controversy as emotional, polemical, and long lasting as the Ministerial Decree of 1972 concerning ""radicals"" employed in public service. Aimed primarily at Communists, the decree prohibited from civil service posts anyone whose loyalty to the State was in serious question. Enactment of the measure led to a massive loyalty check of three and a half million individuals, the rejection of 2250 applicants for political reasons, disciplinary proceedings against 2000 public servants, and dismissal of 256. It also spawned international protests and legal actions that continue even today. This book is the first comprehensive study of the 1972 decree. It is based on German archival sources and on interviews with political leaders, journalists, academicians, and individuals how were directly affected. The author examines the causes and context of the decree, as well as its consequences. Although sharply critical of the measure, he has sought to offer a balanced assessment of its impact, presenting the views of both supporters and opponents. In a larger sense, the book explores a central question of democratic theory: Where should the line be drawn between the security of the state and the protection of individual rights? Author Biography Gerard Braunthal is professor emeritus of political science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His other books are The Federation of German Industry in Politics, The West German Legislative Process, Socialist Labor and Politics in Weimar Germany, and West German Social Democrats, 1969-1982. Review Quote "Written by one of the most respected scholars of German politics, this book offers a detailed and careful assessment of political loyalty, civil liberties, and state prerogatives in the Federal Republic. Meticulously researched, this authoritative analysis of the 'Radicals Decree' is framed both historically and comparatively. It offers insight and illumination to those interested in the limits of a democratic freedom in a political setting characterized by a strong statist legacy."--Peter J. Katzenstein, Walter S. Carpenter, Jr., Professor of International Studies, Cornell University "Absolutely first rate. This represents a better construction of a complete picture of the Radikalenerlass and its implementation than any I have seen, either in the USA or the FRG. The book is amazingly thorough and well organized. It is a virtual gold mine of information; anyone working on any topic close to West German domestic security owes Braunthal a great deal."--Gregg Kvistad, University of Delaware Details ISBN0870237071 Author Gerard Braunthal Short Title POL LOYALTY/PUBLIC SERV- W GER Publisher University of Massachusetts Press Language English ISBN-10 0870237071 ISBN-13 9780870237072 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 354.430 Year 1990 Publication Date 1990-06-30 Imprint University of Massachusetts Press Place of Publication Massachusetts Country of Publication United States Birth 1923 Pages 249 Subtitle 1972 Decree Against Radicals and Its Consequences DOI 10.1604/9780870237072 AU Release Date 1990-06-22 NZ Release Date 1990-06-22 US Release Date 1990-06-22 UK Release Date 1990-06-22 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:139103084; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780870237072, Book Title: Pol Loyalty/Public Serv- W Ger, EAN: 9780870237072, Publication Year: 1990, Type: Textbook, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Publication Name: Political Loyalty and Public Service in West Germany: 1972 Decree Against Radicals and Its Consequences, Subject: Government, Number of Pages: 264 Pages, University of Massachusetts Press<