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The Berlin Police Force in the Weimar Republic.

The Berlin Police Force in the Weimar Republic.

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著者・編者Liang, Hsi-huey,
出版社 (University of California Press, US)
出版年月2022
ページ数286 pp.
言語ENG
ニュース番号<A05-58121>

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The Berlin Police Force in the Weimar Republic explores the history of Berlin's law enforcement during Germany's tumultuous Weimar era (1919-1933), focusing on its role as a microcosm of the nation's broader political and social challenges. The study emphasizes the importance of German historiographical traditions, which often use abstract, interpretative frameworks to make sense of the country's fragmented history. By examining Berlin, the political, economic, and cultural hub of Germany during this period, the author highlights the city's dynamic response to the societal upheavals that characterized the Weimar Republic. Through detailed archival research, firsthand interviews with former police officers, and an analysis of city history, the work uncovers how Berlin's police navigated the era's instability, reflecting broader struggles in governance, public order, and the rise of political extremism.

The author argues for the importance of city-specific studies in modern German history, using Berlin's police force as a lens to understand the complexities of societal transformation during the early 20th century. Despite challenges such as the loss of records in World War II and restricted access to East German archives, the study relies on rich oral histories and unpublished materials to offer new insights. This interdisciplinary approach combines elements of social history, urban studies, and political analysis, painting a vivid picture of the police force's role in maintaining order amidst economic crises, cultural experimentation, and political volatility. Ultimately, Berlin emerges as a "city forever in the making," whose historical trajectory reveals the shifting and contested nature of German identity during one of its most formative eras.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.