"Since the crash of communism in Central and Southeastern Europe in 1989, almost everything in the region has changed--from politics to economics to popular culture to religion. There have been new challenges to confront and new dilemmas. This volume examines the political engag…
"This collection of essays explicitly tallies the gains and losses to post-Soviet countries of the last ten years as well as compares the post-Soviet experience implicitly and explicitly with that of other developing countries. Each essay blends political science theory with fre…
Utilising research conducted primarily with residents of Sofia, Bulgaria, 'Iron Curtains' explores the human dimension of new city-building that has emerged in East Europe.
Modern capitalism favours values that undermine our face-to-face bonds with friends and family members. Focusing on the post-communist world, and comparing it to more 'developed' societies, this book reveals the mixed effects of capitalist culture on interpersonal relationships.
Current events happening around the world, especially the 'humanitarian interventions' by NATO and the West within the context of the so-called Arab Spring, make the understanding of the role of spheres of influence in international politics absolutely critical. Hast explores th…
"Central Asian states have experienced a number of historical changes that have challenged their traditional societies and lifestyles. The most significant changes occurred as a result of the revolution in 1917, the incorporation of the region into the Soviet Union, and gaining …
The book deals with the key aspects of social and economic inequalities developed during the transition of the formerly planned European economies. Particular emphasis is given to the latest years available in order to consider the effects of the global crisis started in 2008-20…
