german national characteristics

A guide to understanding how Germans think, act, and work that includes explanations of seventy-seven different traits held by people living in German-speaking countries.

Discusses the psychological issues at work in the lives of East Germans as a result of living under Communist rule which are making it difficult for the people to adjust to democracy, and expresses concern that the two Germanies, in their rush to reunification, have failed to deal with their Nazi past.

A guide to the customs and traditions of Germany that offers information on the history and culture of the country, provides advice on social and business etiquette, and includes linguistic help.