Acknowledgments . . ix Introduction . . 1 Chapter One - Theoretical Considerations . . 7 Chapter Two - The American Occupation Zone: Theory and Compromise . . 29 Chapter Three - The French Occupation Zone: Legislation and Practice . . 51 Chapter Four - The British Occupation Zone: Legislation and Practice . . 105 Chapter Five - Prosecution of Denunciation Cases in the Federal Republic of Germany . . 207 Conclusion . . 287 Notes . . 291 Bibliography . . 333 Index . . 343 About the Author . . 349