Recasting German identity

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This collection of fifteen essays by scholars from the UK, US, Germany, and Scandinavia explores the complexities of German identity. Unlike previous works that focus solely on national identity post-Hitler, this volume examines the diverse ethnic, sexual, political, geographical, and cultural identities in contemporary Germany, highlighting their often fragmented nature amid challenges like unification and globalization. The essays adopt an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing historical, sociological, and literary perspectives. They are organized into three sections: Berlin, Political Formations, and Difference, while also interconnecting to provide a nuanced understanding of identity in modern Germany. Key topics include the self-understanding of the Berlin Republic, the significance of Berlin as a public space, the architecture debate, the Walser-Bubis discourse, representations of German history, the influence of the German student movement, and the myth of Saxon identity. Additionally, the collection addresses women's roles in post-1989 Germany, the symbolism of trains, identity construction among Turks in Germany, and the current state of German literature. Contributors include notable scholars such as Frank Brunssen, Ulrike Zitzlsperger, and Stuart Taberner, among others, offering a comprehensive examination of identity in today's Germany.