JOURNAL ARTICLE

After the Nazis: The Story of Culture in West Germany.

  • Published In: German History, 2025, v. 43, n. 1. P. 158 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hurley, Andrew 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Michael Kater's book, which provides a comprehensive survey of West German cultural developments from the post-World War II occupation era until 1990. It covers significant political, economic, and social changes, including the rebuilding period, economic boom, the 1968 protests, and the emergence of second-wave feminism, while also examining key cultural movements and figures such as writers Günter Grass and Heinrich Böll. Kater integrates personal anecdotes and historical context to enrich the narrative, ultimately questioning the relationship between culture and governance in West Germany. The book is recommended for undergraduate and postgraduate readers as well as general audiences interested in this period of German history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:German History. 2025/03, Vol. 43, Issue 1, p158
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0266-3554
  • DOI:10.1093/gerhis/ghaf002
  • Accession Number:186419328
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