The year 2001 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the introduction in 1971 of women’s right to vote and to stand for office in federal elections in Switzerland, the twentieth anniversary…

This text deals with perceptions of Switzerland held by a variety of minority groups. A historical review of attitudes to Jews prior to World War II precedes chronological essays on…

Switzerland and War addresses the paradox that Switzerland, a country neutral for over four centuries, has an equally long tradition of bearing arms. The communal decision after the defeat at…

Organized by region, boasting an international roster of contributors, and including summaries of selected creative and critical works and a guide to selected terms and figures, Salhi’s volume is an…