The Czech and Slovak Republics: Nation Versus State (Nations of the Modern World. Europe)
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Book Overview
This clear, objective introduction to the politics of Czechoslovakia and the successor Czech and Slovak Republics provides a comprehensive analysis of Czechoslovakia in the postcommunist period. Carol Leff builds a framework for understanding the dynamics of the "triple transition" democratization, marketization, and a national transformation that has reconfigured the dynamic between state and nation. She shows how the interaction of these three transformational agendas has shaped Czechoslovakia's development, ultimately culminating in the paradoxical disintegration of a state that most of its citizens wished to preserve. The book offers a valuable case study of a country coming back to Europe, but it also provides an opportunity for analyzing the influence of communism on what had been a significant interwar European state. The book's strong comparative element will make it invaluable as well for those seeking to understand contemporary Central and Eastern Europe.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0813329221
ISBN13:9780813329222
Release Date:October 1996
Publisher:Routledge
Length:314 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"
Related Subjects
Comparative Politics Czech Republic Eastern Elections & Political Process Europe Geography Government History Humanities International Relations Legal Theory & Systems Non-US Legal Systems Political History Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Regional Slovakia Social Sciences WorldCustomer Reviews
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THE ONLY SOURCE FOR CURRENT CZECH AND SLOVAK INFO!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Leff has written the first detailed analysis of the Czech and Slovak Republics since their divide in 1993. She provides sufficient historical background, an excellent tale of the Velvet Revolution, and an accurate evaluation of the current situations in both countries including both political and economic statuses. This book is necessary for anyone wanting the real picture of Czech and Slovak life after the fall of the Soviet Union.
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