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Three Eras of Political Change in Eastern Europe

Author : Gale Stokes
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780195104820
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Three Eras of Political Change in Eastern Europe written by Gale Stokes and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revolutions of 1989 in Eastern Europe made it possible for people who had always considered themselves part of the European mainstream to reemerge from two generations of Communist separation. At the same time, however, the war in the former Yugoslavia threw doubt on the stability of the region. In Three Eras of Political Change in Eastern Europe, Gale Stokes, a noted specialist on the history of Eastern Europe and Yugoslavia, covers a broad range of topics, including the revolutions of 1989. The first section of the text describes the historical sources of the regions distinctiveness. Part two illuminates the background of the 1990s crisis in Yugoslavia and the final section discusses the conditions of Eastern Europe after 1945. Because the text is broken into three interrelated parts, instructors are able to choose the sections that are most appropriate for their courses. Stokes discusses the social determinants of East European politics, but argues that ideas were more important in the revolutions of 1989. These interpretations, along with his optimistic assessment of the regions future, are sure to provoke debate. Clear and concise, these articles are both wide-ranging and cross-cultural, giving students not only an overall historical view of the region, but also a glimpse into more recent events as well. The scope and penetration of the essays, along with their challenging viewpoints, are sure to engage undergraduates and scholars studying Eastern European history and international politics.

Europe since 1989

Author : Philipp Ther
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691181136
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Europe since 1989 written by Philipp Ther and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning history of the transformation of Europe between 1989 and today In this award-winning book, Philipp Ther provides the first comprehensive history of post-1989 Europe, offering a sweeping narrative filled with vivid details and memorable stories. Europe since 1989 shows how liberalization, deregulation, and privatization had catastrophic effects on former Soviet Bloc countries. Ther refutes the idea that this economic “shock therapy” was the basis of later growth, arguing that human capital and the “transformation from below” determined economic success or failure. He also shows how the capitalist West’s effort to reshape Eastern Europe in its own likeness ended up reshaping Western Europe, especially Germany. Bringing the story up to the present, Ther compares Eastern and Southern Europe after the 2008–9 global financial crisis. A compelling account of how the new order of Europe was wrought from the chaotic aftermath of the Cold War, Europe since 1989 is essential reading for understanding post-Brexit Europe and the present dangers for democracy and the European Union.

Political Change in Eastern Europe Since 1989

Author : Robert Zuzowski
Publisher : Praeger
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Political Change in Eastern Europe Since 1989 written by Robert Zuzowski and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1998-06-25 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This political analysis explains why some Eastern European countries are politically victorious and economically prosperous, whilst others are not. It shows how the roots of these countries' relative success and failure were sown during fundamental changes allied to the demise of communism.

The Burdens of Freedom

Author : Padraic Kenney
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 184813620X
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (481 download)

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Download or read book The Burdens of Freedom written by Padraic Kenney and published by Zed Books Ltd.. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Estonia to Macedonia, this book is a history of 15 countries as they negotiate their transition from communism. For some, the story ends happily, with triumphant entry into the European Union in 2004.Others are caught in limbo, destroyed by nationalist politics, war and genocide, or crippled by corrupt political practices. The Burdens of Freedom considers the effects of revolutionary change, the resurgence of nationalism and the painful examination of the past. It looks at the process of building stable democratic states, and their integration with international structures. Most of the countries have established admission to the EU as a national objective; but many of them have also been active participants in the American-led occupation of Iraq. Domestically, each has seen a divide emerge between winners and losers. All are moving forward simultaneously to democracy, unity and prosperity, but also to national division and economic disparity.

The Legacy of Division

Author : Ferenc Laczó
Publisher : Central European University Press
ISBN 13 : 9633863759
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (338 download)

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Download or read book The Legacy of Division written by Ferenc Laczó and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the legacy of the East–West divide since the implosion of the communist regimes in Europe. The ideals of 1989 have largely been frustrated by the crises and turmoil of the past decade. The liberal consensus was first challenged as early as the mid-2000s. In Eastern Europe, grievances were directed against the prevailing narratives of transition and ever sharper ethnic-racial antipathies surfaced in opposition to a supposedly postnational and multicultural West. In Western Europe, voices regretting the European Union's supposedly careless and premature expansion eastward began to appear on both sides of the left–right and liberal–conservative divides. The possibility of convergence between Europe's two halves has been reconceived as a threat to the European project. In a series of original essays and conversations, thirty-three contributors from the fields of European and global history, politics and culture address questions fundamental to our understanding of Europe today: How have perceptions and misperceptions between the two halves of the continent changed over the last three decades? Can one speak of a new East–West split? If so, what characterizes it and why has it reemerged? The contributions demonstrate a great variety of approaches, perspectives, emphases, and arguments in addressing the daunting dilemma of Europe's assumed East–West divide.

Revolution In East-central Europe

Author : David S Mason
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000310035
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Revolution In East-central Europe written by David S Mason and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year 1989 marked a turning point in world history, a watershed year of unprecedented drama and political significance. No matter how one looks at those events–as the fall of communism, the democratization of Eastern Europe, or the end of the cold war–it is important to understand how the world travelled the distance of time, space, and ideology to arrive at the Berlin Wall and tear it down. David Mason provides that understanding in a concise synthesis of history, politics, economics, sociology, literature, philosophy, and popular, as well as traditional, culture. He shows how all these elements combined to yield the year that effectively closed the twentieth century–and promised to launch the new century on a hopeful note. Starting with Poland's elections in June 1989, the countries of then-communist Eastern Europe one by one revolutionized their governments and their polities; Hungary opened its borders to the West, East Germany rushed through, Czechoslovakia elected Vaclav Havel president, Bulgaria changed both party and leadership, and Romania executed Ceausescu. Although Gorbachev enabled many of these changes, he did not cause them. The illumination of the complex symbiosis between dynamics in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union is one of the greatest contributions this book makes. With undercurrents emphasizing the power of ideas, the spirit of youth, and the multifaceted force of culture and ethnicity, Mason takes the reader far beyond the events of change and into their impetus and outcomes. He applies theories of social movements, democratization, and economic transition with an even hand, showing the interaction of their effects not only regionally but worldwide. The concluding chapter puts the revolutions in Eastern Europe into international perspective and highlights their impact on East-West relations, security alliances, and economic integration. Mason discusses the European Community, the United States and the Soviet Union, and the Third World in relation to the new East-Central European configuration. Using delightful and provocative cartoons from Eastern European and Soviet presses, interesting photos, valuable tables of data, and illuminating figures, Mason emphasizes important points about the role of nationalism, ethnicity, public opinion, and harsh economic reality in the revolutionary process.

Three Eras of Political Change in Eastern Europe

Author : Gale Stokes
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780195104813
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Three Eras of Political Change in Eastern Europe written by Gale Stokes and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revolutions of 1989 in Eastern Europe made it possible for people who had always considered themselves part of the European mainstream to reemerge from two generations of Communist separation. At the same time, however, the war in the former Yugoslavia threw doubt on the stability of the region. In Three Eras of Political Change in Eastern Europe, Gale Stokes, a noted specialist on the history of Eastern Europe and Yugoslavia, covers a broad range of topics, including the revolutions of 1989. The first section of the text describes the historical sources of the region's distinctiveness. Part two illuminates the background of the 1990s crisis in Yugoslavia and the final section discusses the conditions of Eastern Europe after 1945. Because the text is broken into three interrelated parts, instructors are able to choose the sections that are most appropriate for their courses. Stokes discusses the social determinants of Eastern European politics, but argues that ideas were more important in the revolutions of 1989. These interpretations, along with his optimistic assessment of the region's future, are sure to provoke debate. Clear and concise, these articles are both wide-ranging and cross-cultural, giving students not only an overall historical view of the region, but also a glimpse into more recent events as well. The scope and penetration of the essays, along with their challenging viewpoints, are sure to engage undergraduates and scholars studying Eastern European history and international politics.

The 1989 Revolutions in Central and Eastern Europe

Author : Kevin McDermott
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 1526103478
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book The 1989 Revolutions in Central and Eastern Europe written by Kevin McDermott and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important book reassesses a defining historical, political and ideological moment in contemporary history: the 1989 revolutions in central and eastern Europe. Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach, the authors reconsider such crucial themes as the broader historical significance of the 1989 events, the complex interaction between external and internal factors in the origins and outcomes of the revolutions, the impact of the ‘Gorbachev phenomenon’, the West and the end of the Cold War, the political and socio-economic determinants of the revolutionary processes in Poland, Hungary, the German Democratic Republic, Czechoslovakia, Romania and Bulgaria, and the competing academic, cultural and ideological perceptions of the year 1989 as communism gave way to post-communist pluralism in the 1990s and beyond. Concluding that the contentious term ‘revolution’ is indeed apt for the momentous developments in eastern Europe in 1989, this book will be essential reading for undergraduates, postgraduates and specialists alike.

Britain and the Revolutions in Eastern Europe, 1989

Author : Richard Smith
Publisher : Routledge is
ISBN 13 : 9781138609587
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Britain and the Revolutions in Eastern Europe, 1989 written by Richard Smith and published by Routledge is. This book was released on 2019-08-05 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume documents the UK Government's response to the unfolding social and political changes in Eastern Europe during 1989. The year 1989 saw momentous change in Europe. It was the year in which Communist rule in Eastern Europe finally ended: with mass demonstrations, an end to one-Party rule, free elections and the opening of borders. In Poland, the independent trade union Solidarity went from being an illegal organisation to running the country. Vaclav Havel went from being a jailed dissident to President of Czechoslovakia. In October 1989, the German Democratic Republic marked the 40th anniversary of the Socialist state, only to see that state collapse a month later following the opening of the Berlin Wall. In December, the Romanian leader Nicolae Ceauşescu saw his near quarter century rule brought to an end in a matter of days. This volume charts the events of an historic year in Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, the GDR, Hungary, Poland and Romania, and looks at British policy towards the Baltic States. It contains reporting from British embassies on the rapidly changing political scene, and documents attempts by the British Government to develop policy against the backdrop of unfolding revolution. This book will be of interest to students of British politics, Eastern European politics, and International Relations.

Landmark 1989

Author : Heinrich Best
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
ISBN 13 : 3643104499
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book Landmark 1989 written by Heinrich Best and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2010 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year 1989 marks an upheaval in Central and Eastern Europe and stands for a radical change in such spheres as society, economy, politics and culture in this region. This volume presents a collection of articles and analyses exploring a broad range of aspects of post-1989 developments ranging from historical legacies and politics of history, changing values and mentality, old and new inequalities, elites and European integration, written by recognised social scientists from both Eastern and Western Europe. The chapters included in the volume present not only recent advances and findings, but also state-of-the-art of research and emerging trends and future challenges in the above-mentioned areas.

Central and Southeast European Politics since 1989

Author : Sabrina P. Ramet
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521716161
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Central and Southeast European Politics since 1989 written by Sabrina P. Ramet and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-02-18 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only textbook to provide a complete introduction to post-1989 Central and Southeast European politics, this dynamic volume provides a comprehensive account of the collapse of communism and the massive transformation that the region has witnessed. It brings together 23 leading specialists to trace the course of the dramatic changes accompanying democratization. The text provides country-by-country coverage, identifying common themes and enabling students to see which are shared throughout the area, giving them a sense of its unity and comparability whilst strengthening understanding around its many different trajectories. The dual thematic focus on democratization and Europeanization running through the text also helps to reinforce this learning process. Each chapter contains a factual overview to give the reader context concerning the region which will be useful for specialists and newcomers to the subject alike.

Radical Right in Central and Eastern Europe Since 1989

Author : Sabrina P. Ramet
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 9780271043791
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (437 download)

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Download or read book Radical Right in Central and Eastern Europe Since 1989 written by Sabrina P. Ramet and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration and survey of the activities of right-wing extremist parties in the region stretching from Germany to Russia. It seeks to show that radical right activities can have pernicious effects even if right-wing extremists do not themselves succeed in obtaining seats in government.

Taking Stock of Shock

Author : Kristen Ghodsee
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0197549233
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (975 download)

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Download or read book Taking Stock of Shock written by Kristen Ghodsee and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: Transition from communism - qualified success or utter catastrophe? -- The plan for a J-curve transition -- Plan meets reality -- Modifying the framework -- Counter-narratives of catastrophe -- Where have all the people gone? -- The mortality crisis -- Collapse in fertility -- Outmigration crisis -- Disappointment with transition -- Public opinion of winners and losers -- Evaluations shift over time -- Towards a new social contract? -- Portraits of desperation -- Resistance is futile -- Return to the past -- The patriotism of despair -- Conclusion: Towards an inclusive prosperity.

Comrades No More

Author : Renee De Nevers
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262262415
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Comrades No More written by Renee De Nevers and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2003-06-20 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1989, Soviet control over Eastern Europe ended when the communist regimes of the Warsaw Pact collapsed. These momentous and largely bloodless events set the stage for the end of the Cold War and ushered in a new era in international politics. Why did communism collapse relatively peacefully in Eastern Europe? Why did these changes occur in 1989, after more than four decades of communist rule? Why did this upheaval happen almost simultaneously in most of the Warsaw Pact? In Comrades No More, Renee de Nevers examines how internal and external factors interacted in the collapse of East European communism. She argues that Gorbachev's reforms in the Soviet Union were necessary to start the process of political change in Eastern Europe, but domestic factors in each communist state determined when and how each country abandoned communism. A "demonstration effect" emerged as Hungary and Poland introduced reforms and showed that Moscow would not intervene to prevent political and economic changes.De Nevers analyzes the process of change in Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, the German Democratic Republic, Czechoslovakia, and Romania. She traces the pattern of reform in each country and shows how these patterns influenced their postcommunist political evolution.

1989

Author : James Mark
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108427006
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book 1989 written by James Mark and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Placing Eastern Europe in a global context, this provides new perspectives on the political, economic, and cultural transformations of the late twentieth century.

Revolution and Change in Central and Eastern Europe

Author : Roger East
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781474287470
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (874 download)

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Download or read book Revolution and Change in Central and Eastern Europe written by Roger East and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This comprehensive reference, an expanded edition of Revolutions in Eastern Europe, provides a general introduction and broad historical background of Eastern and Central European countries from the First World War onwards, focusing on the development of independent countries and the establishment of Soviet-backed dictatorships, as well as their subsequent experience of political pluralism and external relations and alignments in post 1989 Europe. Each country is covered in an individual chapter, giving a factual account of their revolutions and upheavals and an assessment of their underlying causes."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Eastern Europe in Revolution

Author : Ivo Banac
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 150173332X
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Eastern Europe in Revolution written by Ivo Banac and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book twelve outstanding authorities present their thoroughgoing assessments of the East European revolution of 1989—the definite collapse of communism as an ideology, a political movement, and a system of power in eight countries. All but two of the contributors focus on the revolution in an individual region or country—Poland, Hungary, the German Democratic Republic, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and Albania—and each of them addresses the theme of regime transition. In Eastern Europe, of course, the transition from communism to.... has been as complex and varied as the political geography of the notorious "fracture zone" itself, and individual authors thus concentrate on different sets of problems; they tell different kinds of stories. Pointing to the enormous difficulties of systematic transformation, they measure the dangers of nationality conflict and the potential for new authoritarianism. Ivo Banac has assembled a cast with impressive credentials. Without imposing an artificial unity on a chaotic subject, their book maps out the events of 1989-90 and sets the background for figuring out where the region may be headed.