Die Verortung der Bundesrepublik. Ideen und Symbole politischer Geographie nach 1945.

The article "The Localization of the Federal Republic. Ideas and Symbols of Political Geography after 1945" examines the connection between space and society in the scientific discussion. Terms such as "homeland" and "Europe" are analyzed and their political significance is discussed. The book "The Localization of the Federal Republic. Ideas and Symbols of Political Geography after 1945" deals with political localizations in the Federal Republic of Germany and the associated actors, conflicts, and developments. Case studies from the Federal Republic are presented that shed light on the process of political localizations. The influence of America and Americanization in Germany are also addressed. The conflicts surrounding the legal succession of the Reichsarbeitsgemeinschaft für Raumforschung are also discussed. The text emphasizes the importance of spatial aspects for political systems and societal developments and calls for an open discourse on these topics. [Extracted from the article]