The history of Polish associations in Germany is an example that demonstrates – amongst others – growth and expansion. This book is intended to fill, to a certain extent, the gaps in the sociological literature on Polish organisations in Germany. It aims at describing the situations in which nongovernmental organizations that associate Poles residing in Germany find themselves.

Michał Nowosielski, PhD in Sociology, acting director of the Institute for Western Affairs of Poznań (Poland); Research interests: migration issues, immigrant organisations, diaspora policies, Poles in Germany, urban issues, urban exclusion.

Contents: The origin and development of the organisations in Germany – General characteristics of Polish organisations in Germany – The activity of Polish organisations – Forms of cooperation and partners – Human Resources in Polish organisations – Organisations’ Financial and Material Standing – Assessment of the functioning of the organizations.