Pop Culture Germany! : Media, Arts, and Lifestyle

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Edition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2006-09-30
Publisher(s): Abc-Clio Inc
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Summary

From the reality TV show Superstar to Formula One ace Michael Schumacher, Pop Culture Germany! explores the exciting world of contemporary German popular culture.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii
Chronology ix
Introduction xv
The Germans' Ambivalent Attitude toward Their Nation and Their Past
1(30)
Overcoming Regionalism
1(4)
Coming to Terms with the Past
5(7)
From Two to One
12(19)
German Idiosynerasies
31(41)
Language, Script, and Gestures
31(7)
Stereotypes and Prejudices
38(13)
Symbols and Memorials
51(7)
Health Issues and Sexuality
58(14)
Official Organizational Structures
72(37)
The Social Net
72(6)
The Legal System
78(1)
The Political System
79(3)
The Educational System
82(7)
The German Army
89(5)
The Role of Religion
94(15)
Social Aspects
109(45)
Lifestyle and Fashion
109(10)
Youth Culture and the World of Intellectuals
119(9)
Gender Equality
128(4)
Multicultural Society
132(4)
From Traditional Fare to International Cuisine
136(18)
Leisure
154(33)
Activities and Clubs
154(5)
Holidays and Local Festivals
159(10)
Vacations and Travel
169(3)
Sports
172(15)
Print Media
187(29)
Publishers
187(5)
The Press
192(10)
Popular and Belletristic Literature
202(14)
Other Media
216(32)
Radio and Television
216(8)
Film
224(7)
The Internet
231(1)
Advertising
231(7)
Celebrities
238(10)
The Performing Arts
248(45)
Theater and Dance
248(13)
Music
261(32)
Visual Arts and Architecture
293(26)
Visual Arts
293(12)
City Planning and Architecture
305(14)
Production and Consumption
319(34)
Innovation and Production
319(1)
From ``Tante Emma Laden'' to Shopping Mall
320(2)
Consumer Culture versus Green Awareness
322(7)
Communication
329(1)
Public and Private Transportation
330(23)
Bibliography 353(22)
Index 375(32)
About the Authors 407

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