Table of Contents

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.

About the Author

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.