The State of Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe
A Comparative Perspective
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781317379874 | |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | October 2, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781317379874 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | October 2, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
The State of Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe brings together scholars specialising in the study of Central and Eastern Europe, and provides a comprehensive analysis of some of the major issues in the democratic make-up of the EU’s new member states. The book covers the main dimensions of the state, and contributors discuss questions about the development of democracy in Central and Eastern Europe over the past twenty years.
What is the present state of democracy in Central and Eastern Europe more than twenty years since the end of communist regimes? What is the actual functioning of the political institutions of these countries? How is political participation structured, and what role do political parties play in these democracies? What guarantees are provided to limit governmental powers and abuse? What is the role of the judicial system, and the relationship between justice and politics? How can we evaluate the EU’s influence regarding democratic consolidation? What is the role of the public opinion?
This book was originally published as a special issue of Europe-Asia Studies.
The State of Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe brings together scholars specialising in the study of Central and Eastern Europe, and provides a comprehensive analysis of some of the major issues in the democratic make-up of the EU’s new member states. The book covers the main dimensions of the state, and contributors discuss questions about the development of democracy in Central and Eastern Europe over the past twenty years.
What is the present state of democracy in Central and Eastern Europe more than twenty years since the end of communist regimes? What is the actual functioning of the political institutions of these countries? How is political participation structured, and what role do political parties play in these democracies? What guarantees are provided to limit governmental powers and abuse? What is the role of the judicial system, and the relationship between justice and politics? How can we evaluate the EU’s influence regarding democratic consolidation? What is the role of the public opinion?
This book was originally published as a special issue of Europe-Asia Studies.
