The Politics of German Codetermination

Though this is a short book, it provides a very thorough examination of the German arrangements for worker participation in management. The ideology, the law, operation in practice, and the political, economic and social effects are all examined. Much of the material is first hand. Perhaps the author attaches a bit too much importance to co-determination, but he makes a reasonable case for his view that it is having a significant influence on political and social attitudes and behavior.