The author has identified, analyzed and compared four models of conversion from authoritarian to democratic rule - Russia, Poland, the former Czechoslovakia and Hungary. In this book he explores the origins and development of the revolutions, formations and consolidations of the post-Communist states, focusing particularly upon questions of territorial integrity and division of power. Concluding that although Poland, Hungary and the former Czechoslovakia meet the basic requirement of a democratic system, Russia has not yet ...
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The author has identified, analyzed and compared four models of conversion from authoritarian to democratic rule - Russia, Poland, the former Czechoslovakia and Hungary. In this book he explores the origins and development of the revolutions, formations and consolidations of the post-Communist states, focusing particularly upon questions of territorial integrity and division of power. Concluding that although Poland, Hungary and the former Czechoslovakia meet the basic requirement of a democratic system, Russia has not yet reached that point. Instead, McFaul argues, the transition there has only just begun and faces much greater obstacles than any other post-Communist.
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Publisher:
Center for Strategic & International Studies
Published:
1993
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17841907101
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Volume 15. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 0892062088.
Publisher:
Center for Strategic & International Studies
Published:
1993
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17265120055
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Very Good. 0892062088. 132 pages including select bibliography. Examines the transition from authoritarian to democratic rule in Russia, Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia, focusing in particular on the emergence of political parties. Light wear. Some rubbing to front cover. Clean and unmarked. Nice copy.; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; McFaul, Michael Post-Communist Politics-Democratic Prospects in Russia and Eastern Europe-SIS Volume XV, Number 3-Creaating the Post-Communist Order Political Parties Russia Federation Europe Eastern Democracy 132 pages including select bibliograp.