Post-communist Regime Change - A Comparative Study (Paperback)

This book seeks to explain the divergent political pathways of twenty six post-communist states, following the breakdown and eventual collapse of communism in 1989-1991. Considering the trajectories of individual states between 1990 - 2007, this book challenges two central bodies of theory relating to democratization and regime change. Through a sustained analysis of global and post-communist developments within this time period, the author shows that claims of an increasing asymmetry between the 'electoral' and 'liberal' elements of modern democracy have been greatly exaggerated. The author goes on to contend that in accounting for the geographical dispersion of post-communist regime forms, deeper structural factors should be considered as crucial. The book is divided into the following parts: Part I demonstrates how different conceptualisations of democracy can lead to very different conclusions about the empirical dynamics of democratization. Part II contrasts different explanations of post-communist political change and provides an integrated framework for explaining the political pathways encountered within the former Eastern Bloc. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of post-communist studies, democratization studies, comparative politics and regime change.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Research in Comparative Politics
Release date:	April 2013
First published:	2009
Authors:	Jorgen Moller
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	178
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-85010-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Comparative politics Promotions
LSN:	0-415-85010-X
Barcode:	9780415850100

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