The Guest Worker Question in Postwar Germany

The book explores the evolution of public discourse surrounding postwar labor migration to West Germany, particularly focusing on guest workers. It examines how perceptions shifted from viewing them as temporary laborers in the 1950s and 1960s to recognizing the complexities of multiculturalism by the late 1980s. Through diverse sources, the author highlights the impact of this migration on German identity and culture, especially regarding the presence of Muslim Turks, revealing how economic policies sparked a broader conversation about national identity and multiculturalism.