Adaptation And Transformation In Communist And Post-communist Systems

Adaptation And Transformation In Communist And Post-communist Systems

Author: Sabrina Petra Ramet

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-03-04

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0429710550

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This book tackles different aspects of the adaptive and transformative process in communist and post-communist systems in Eastern Europe, offering competing models, which locate the explanatory variable in different places and account for the unfolding of change in different ways.


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Download or read book Adaptation And Transformation In Communist And Post-communist Systems written by Sabrina Petra Ramet and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tackles different aspects of the adaptive and transformative process in communist and post-communist systems in Eastern Europe, offering competing models, which locate the explanatory variable in different places and account for the unfolding of change in different ways.


Adaptation and Transformation in Communist and Post-Communist Systems

Adaptation and Transformation in Communist and Post-Communist Systems

Author: Sabrina Petra Ramet

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-06-17

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 9780367004491

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This book explores specific facets of systemic change in a theoretical way for understanding the processes of transformation in the communist systems. It is useful for historians and others concerned with the collapse of the communist system.


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Download or read book Adaptation and Transformation in Communist and Post-Communist Systems written by Sabrina Petra Ramet and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-17 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores specific facets of systemic change in a theoretical way for understanding the processes of transformation in the communist systems. It is useful for historians and others concerned with the collapse of the communist system.


The Transformation Of Communist Systems

The Transformation Of Communist Systems

Author: Bernard Chavance

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-06-26

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1000306429

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In the confrontation between the two main economic systems that has marked the twentieth century, capitalism has been declared the winner–by default– over its adversary, socialism. Today, establishing a market economy has become the primary goal of the formerly socialist countries. The history of economic reform helps explain this remarkable turning point. Attempts to improve the old centralized system by expanding enterprise autonomy (in Poland, the Soviet Union, and East Germany) and more radical reforms that limited the role of central planning (in Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and China) encountered social and political obstacles or had unexpected and undesired effects. During the 1980s, the idea of a socialist market economy, which had been seen as a "third way" between capitalism and centralized socialism, was abandoned as economists gradually came to support a free market rather than the dogma of planning. Through a comparative and historical analysis of change in socialist and post-socialist systems, this timely and original book clarifies the policies and pitfalls in this extraordinary transition. Bernard Chavance provides a succinct introduction and analysis of the politics and economics of Eastern Europe from the creation of the Stalinist system in the Soviet Union through what he argues have been three major waves of reform since the 1950s to the dismantling of most socialist governments in the 1990s. Exploring the link between the one-party regime and the growing rigidity of socialist economic systems, the author analyzes the failure of both incremental and radical reforms to adapt to new economic challenges, thus leading to the ultimate collapse of communist regimes in Europe.


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Download or read book The Transformation Of Communist Systems written by Bernard Chavance and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the confrontation between the two main economic systems that has marked the twentieth century, capitalism has been declared the winner–by default– over its adversary, socialism. Today, establishing a market economy has become the primary goal of the formerly socialist countries. The history of economic reform helps explain this remarkable turning point. Attempts to improve the old centralized system by expanding enterprise autonomy (in Poland, the Soviet Union, and East Germany) and more radical reforms that limited the role of central planning (in Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and China) encountered social and political obstacles or had unexpected and undesired effects. During the 1980s, the idea of a socialist market economy, which had been seen as a "third way" between capitalism and centralized socialism, was abandoned as economists gradually came to support a free market rather than the dogma of planning. Through a comparative and historical analysis of change in socialist and post-socialist systems, this timely and original book clarifies the policies and pitfalls in this extraordinary transition. Bernard Chavance provides a succinct introduction and analysis of the politics and economics of Eastern Europe from the creation of the Stalinist system in the Soviet Union through what he argues have been three major waves of reform since the 1950s to the dismantling of most socialist governments in the 1990s. Exploring the link between the one-party regime and the growing rigidity of socialist economic systems, the author analyzes the failure of both incremental and radical reforms to adapt to new economic challenges, thus leading to the ultimate collapse of communist regimes in Europe.


China's Communist Party

China's Communist Party

Author: David L Shambaugh

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2008-04-02

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780520934696

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Few issues affect the future of China--and hence all the nations that interact with China--more than the nature of its ruling party and government. In this timely study, David Shambaugh assesses the strengths and weaknesses, durability, adaptability, and potential longevity of China's Communist Party (CCP). He argues that although the CCP has been in a protracted state of atrophy, it has undertaken a number of adaptive measures aimed at reinventing itself and strengthening its rule. Shambaugh's investigation draws on a unique set of inner-Party documents and interviews, and he finds that China's Communist Party is resilient and will continue to retain its grip on power. Copub: Woodrow Wilson Center Press


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Download or read book China's Communist Party written by David L Shambaugh and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2008-04-02 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few issues affect the future of China--and hence all the nations that interact with China--more than the nature of its ruling party and government. In this timely study, David Shambaugh assesses the strengths and weaknesses, durability, adaptability, and potential longevity of China's Communist Party (CCP). He argues that although the CCP has been in a protracted state of atrophy, it has undertaken a number of adaptive measures aimed at reinventing itself and strengthening its rule. Shambaugh's investigation draws on a unique set of inner-Party documents and interviews, and he finds that China's Communist Party is resilient and will continue to retain its grip on power. Copub: Woodrow Wilson Center Press


Beyond Stalinism

Beyond Stalinism

Author: Ronald J. Hill

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-09-13

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9781138987814

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First Published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.


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Download or read book Beyond Stalinism written by Ronald J. Hill and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.


Post-Communist Welfare Pathways

Post-Communist Welfare Pathways

Author: Alfio Cerami

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Published: 2009-10-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780230230262

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This book adopts novel theoretical approaches to study the diverse welfare pathways that have evolved across Central and Eastern Europe since the end of communism. It highlights the role of explanatory factors such as micro-causal mechanisms, power politics, path departure, and elite strategies.


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Download or read book Post-Communist Welfare Pathways written by Alfio Cerami and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-10-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book adopts novel theoretical approaches to study the diverse welfare pathways that have evolved across Central and Eastern Europe since the end of communism. It highlights the role of explanatory factors such as micro-causal mechanisms, power politics, path departure, and elite strategies.


The Democratic Transition of Post-Communist Europe

The Democratic Transition of Post-Communist Europe

Author: M. Petrovic

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2013-07-12

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1137315350

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Tracing both economic and political developments through the prism of history as well as more recent developments, this book casts new light on the role of communist history in setting the different regional successes in post-communist transition.


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Download or read book The Democratic Transition of Post-Communist Europe written by M. Petrovic and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-07-12 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing both economic and political developments through the prism of history as well as more recent developments, this book casts new light on the role of communist history in setting the different regional successes in post-communist transition.


Understanding Post-Communist Transformation

Understanding Post-Communist Transformation

Author: Richard Rose

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-01-21

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1134016700

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The fall of the Berlin Wall launched the transformation of government, economy and society across half of Europe and the former Soviet Union. The text compares how ordinary people have coped with the stresses and opportunities of transforming into post-Communist societies.


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Download or read book Understanding Post-Communist Transformation written by Richard Rose and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fall of the Berlin Wall launched the transformation of government, economy and society across half of Europe and the former Soviet Union. The text compares how ordinary people have coped with the stresses and opportunities of transforming into post-Communist societies.


Varieties of Post-communist Capitalism

Varieties of Post-communist Capitalism

Author: Iván Szelényi

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2019-11-26

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 9004413197

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This book intends to be a contribution to the varieties of capitalism paradigm. Our main question is to what extent the present system in Russia, the model of President Putin is a generic model for all post-communist capitalisms.


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Download or read book Varieties of Post-communist Capitalism written by Iván Szelényi and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book intends to be a contribution to the varieties of capitalism paradigm. Our main question is to what extent the present system in Russia, the model of President Putin is a generic model for all post-communist capitalisms.


The Handbook of Journalism Studies

The Handbook of Journalism Studies

Author: Karin Wahl-Jorgensen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-06-20

Total Pages: 684

ISBN-13: 1351683144

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This second edition of The Handbook of Journalism Studies explores the current state of research in journalism studies and sets an agenda for future development of the field in an international context. The volume is structured around theoretical and empirical approaches to journalism research and covers scholarship on news production; news content; journalism and society; journalism and culture; and journalism studies in a global context. As journalism studies has become richer and more diverse as a field of study, the second edition reflects both the growing diversity of the field, and the ways in which journalism itself has undergone rapid change in recent years. Emphasizing comparative and global perspectives, this new edition explores: Key elements, thinkers, and texts Historical context Current state of the field Methodological issues Merits and advantages of the approach/area of study Limitations and critical issues of the approach/area of study Directions for future research Offering broad international coverage from world-leading contributors, this volume is a comprehensive resource for theory and scholarship in journalism studies. As such, it is a must-have resource for scholars and graduate students working in journalism, media studies, and communication around the globe.


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Download or read book The Handbook of Journalism Studies written by Karin Wahl-Jorgensen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-20 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of The Handbook of Journalism Studies explores the current state of research in journalism studies and sets an agenda for future development of the field in an international context. The volume is structured around theoretical and empirical approaches to journalism research and covers scholarship on news production; news content; journalism and society; journalism and culture; and journalism studies in a global context. As journalism studies has become richer and more diverse as a field of study, the second edition reflects both the growing diversity of the field, and the ways in which journalism itself has undergone rapid change in recent years. Emphasizing comparative and global perspectives, this new edition explores: Key elements, thinkers, and texts Historical context Current state of the field Methodological issues Merits and advantages of the approach/area of study Limitations and critical issues of the approach/area of study Directions for future research Offering broad international coverage from world-leading contributors, this volume is a comprehensive resource for theory and scholarship in journalism studies. As such, it is a must-have resource for scholars and graduate students working in journalism, media studies, and communication around the globe.