About the Author

Adelheid von Saldern is Professor of Modern History and Director, Historisches Seminar, Universit�t Hanover.

Reviews

". . . a highly interesting and informative book that works well on several levels. The chapters can be read collectively or individually. . . . In toto, they provide insight both into the focus of von Saldern's work--labor history, gender studies, popular culture--as well as into the [sic] some of the major historiographical trends in Germany since the 1970s."
--Journal of Social History
--Jessica Gienow-Hecht, Univ of Frankfurt "Journal of Social History" (11/8/2004 12:00:00 AM)

". . . a valuable introduction to some significant themes in twentieth-century German social history and to the work of an important scholar."
--Central European History
--James J. Sheehan, Stanford University "Central European History" (5/20/2004 12:00:00 AM)

". . . this book is a must buy for those writing on and researching German history, as well as the social and cultural history of Europe more generally. The significance of the book is far greater, however, as the essays, when taken together, transcend their immediate geographical contexts. The great strength of von Saldern's work, as it is presented here, is that she suggests perspectives of general applicability, which means that social and cultural historians as a whole ought to take note of her ideas."
--H-Net Reviews in the Humanities Social Sciences
--Mark Pittaway, The Open University "H-Net Reviews in the Humanities & Social Sciences" (8/23/2004 12:00:00 AM)

"Von Saldern's research, both as represented here and in her other numerous publications, benefits historiography of twentieth-century Germany by complicating easy assumptions about the interactions between authority and the individual. Further, her mastery of the literature makes this volume a valuable resource for researchers in related fields. Aided by Bruce Little's able translation, this book is an admirable addition to the University of Michigan's Social History, Popular Culture, and Politics in Germany series."
--German Studies Review
--Mark Peach, Southern Adventist University "German Studies Review" (3/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)