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Introduces students to the politics of the post-communist states which are a part of the EU. This textbook examines the political systems of Central and Eastern European states within the framework of European integration.
List of contents
Introduction: Eastern Europe under Communism 1945-1985 Part 1: The Transition to Democracy, 1985-1992 1. The Fall of Communism 2. The Course of the 'Revolutions': Country Studies 3. Redefining Statehood 4. Constitutional Choices Part 2: The Struggle to Consolidate Democracy, 1993-1998 5. Building Democracy, 1992-1998 6. Alternation of Government: Country Studies 7. Economic and Social Transformation 8. Building Party Systems Part 3: The Return to Europe, 1999-2004 9. Negotiating with the European Union 10. The New Democracies: Country Studies 11. The Political Systems of the New Member States 12. The New Democracies in the Wider Europe. Conclusion: Europe Reunited. Bibliography. Index
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Introduces students to the politics of the post-communist states which are a part of the EU. This textbook examines the political systems of Central and Eastern European states within the framework of European integration.
