Milosch considers the politics of the Christian Social Union in Bavaria in 1949 that affected its economic transformation by 1969, in particular the role of Franz Josef Strauss, its chairman, and how he liberalized the party, strengthened defense and aerospace interests, and created a more modernized region. Milosch is a special advisor to the US Congress. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)