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Fragile Dreams - Tales of Liberalism and Power in Central Europe (Paperback)
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Fragile Dreams - Tales of Liberalism and Power in Central Europe (Paperback)
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In Fragile Dreams,John A. Gould examines Central European
communism, why it failed, and what has come since. Moving loosely
chronologically from 1989 to the present, each chapter focuses on
topics of importance from the fields of comparative politics and
sociology, to feminist and gender studies. He addresses literature
and key events related to the following: uprisings and social
movements; communism and liberalism; the 20th century communist
experience; post-communist liberal economic and political reform;
politicized identity (with a focus on nation, gender and sexual
orientation); democratization and EU accession; homophobia; and
finally, populism and democratic decline. He draws heavily from his
own research and experience as well as case studies of the former
Czechoslovakia, Western Balkans, and Hungary-but much of the
analysis has general applicability to the broader postcommunist
region.Broad in its coverage, this academically rigorous book is
ideal for students, travelers, and general readers. Gould writes in
the first person and seamlessly blends theory with stories both
from the existing literature and from 30 years of regional personal
experience with family and friends. Throughout, Gould introduces
key concepts, players, and events with precise definitions.
Wherever possible, he emphasizes marginalized narratives, centering
theory and stories that are often overlooked in standard
comparative political science literature.
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