03967nam 22005775 450 991033805490332120230810163620.09783030037925303003792410.1007/978-3-030-03792-5(CKB)4100000007598481(MiAaPQ)EBC5675643(DE-He213)978-3-030-03792-5(PPN)259456209(Perlego)3491087(EXLCZ)99410000000759848120190205d2019 u| 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierPopular Support for Democracy in Unified Germany Critical Democrats /by Ross Campbell1st ed. 2019.Cham :Springer International Publishing :Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan,2019.1 online resource (276 pages)New Perspectives in German Political Studies,2947-67559783030037918 3030037916 Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Theories of Popular Support for Democracy -- Chapter 3: Designing the Research: From Concept to Measures and Methods -- Chapter 4: Mapping Popular Support for Democracy in Germany -- Chapter 5: Evaluative Support and the Functioning of Democracy in Germany -- Chapter 6: Affective Support and Constitutional Patriotism -- Chapter 7: Trust in Democratic Institutions: Evidence and Explanations Beyond Unification -- Chapter 8: Trust in the EU and Governing without Consensus -- Chapter 9: Popular Support and German Democracy; Resilience and Restoration.This book examines attitudes towards democracy in the Federal Republic of Germany. By drawing on extensive survey evidence, it charts Germans' changing views of the political system prior to and following unification. The study examines four aspects of the political system: how it functions overall, attitudes towards the Basic Law, trust in representative institutions, and views of the European Union. Rather than accepting or rejecting democracy, the research shows how Germans merge shades of criticism and support. In addition, it pinpoints the factors that condition support, showing how it is influenced by durable and changeable stimuli. Overall, the findings challenge suggestions of a crisis of democracy but they also demonstrate that support is particularly low towards aspects of the European Union. This book appeals to readers interested in public opinion and democracy in Germany, along with those interested in the changing relationship between citizens and the state. Ross Campbell is Senior Lecturer in Political Science at the University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, UK. His research focuses on the politics of the Federal Republic of Germany and he has published widely on attitudes towards democracy, electoral behaviour and political participation. His recent articles have appeared in the European Journal of Political Research, International Political Science Review, German Politics and Contemporary Politics. He is a member of the editorial board for the Journal for Contemporary European Studies.New Perspectives in German Political Studies,2947-6755EuropePolitics and governmentPolitical scienceWorld politicsEuropean PoliticsPolitical SciencePolitical HistoryEuropePolitics and government.Political science.World politics.European Politics.Political Science.Political History.327.43009034320.94309049Campbell Rossauthttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut1061598BOOK9910338054903321Popular Support for Democracy in Unified Germany2519328UNINA