Defenders Or Intruders? - The Dilemmas of U.s. Forces in Germany

This book examines contemporary socioeconomic problems created by the stationing of U.S. troops in West Germany. It analyzes the sociological dynamics of the military relationship, clarifying their effect on the political and diplomatic relationship between the two nations.

List of contents

Preface -- Introduction: The FRG-U.S. Security Relationship -- The Structure of NATO and U.S. Forces in Europe -- The Demographic Composition of U.S. Forces in West Germany -- U.S. Forces and West German Public Opinion -- The Nexus of Morale Factors -- Alcohol and Drug Abuse -- Crime and Indiscipline -- Race Relations -- Discrimination -- Terrorism -- Poverty Problems and Outmoded Facilities -- Reflections and Conclusions on Morale Factors -- The West Germans and the All-Volunteer Force -- U.S. Forces and West German Security

Summary

This book examines contemporary socioeconomic problems created by the stationing of U.S. troops in West Germany. It analyzes the sociological dynamics of the military relationship, clarifying their effect on the political and diplomatic relationship between the two nations.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel J. Nelson, Nelson Daniel J.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9780367156749
• ISBN: 978-0-367-15674-9
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Politics & government, Politics and government