This new volume charts the discussions and debates which have led to the rediscovery of "Central Europe" within the political cultures of Eastern and Western Europe alike. The first section looks at the historical, intellectual, cultural and political traditions which have been cited in defence of a distinctly Central European identity and sensibility. From their various standpoints, the authors suggest that countries and cultures now divided by post-war geo-political boundaries in fact have common traditions and ...
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This new volume charts the discussions and debates which have led to the rediscovery of "Central Europe" within the political cultures of Eastern and Western Europe alike. The first section looks at the historical, intellectual, cultural and political traditions which have been cited in defence of a distinctly Central European identity and sensibility. From their various standpoints, the authors suggest that countries and cultures now divided by post-war geo-political boundaries in fact have common traditions and experiences which implicitly challenge these boundaries. In their attempts to give new meaning to the idea of Central Europe, the authors accord a central place to the roles played by "democracy" and "civil society". In the second section, the context in which the assertion of a central European identity has assumed so much importance for societies under Soviet domination is discussed and debated. Whether the traditions and values of Russia are qualitatively different from those of Central Europe is a pivotal issue addressed by the authors. This work is a contribution to the study of European history and culture. It will should interest students and academics in European Soviet history, culture and politics, and the informed general reader.
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Add this copy of In Search of Central Europe to cart. $32.27, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1989 by Polity Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0745605478.
Add this copy of In Search of Central Europe to cart. $40.94, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1989 by Polity Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0745605478.
