| Contemporary Belarus: Between Democracy and Dictatorship Contributor(s): Korosteleva, Elena (Editor), Lawson, Colin (Editor), Marsh, Rosalind (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0700716130 ISBN-13: 9780700716135 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $209.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2002 Annotation: bBelarus is unique among the states of the former Soviet bloc, in that after a decade of transition', the country remains stalled' and backward-oriented. Political and economic changes are characterised by half-measures, and recently a new suppression of dissent has been introduced; the country balances between the prospect of democracy and a retreat to authoritarianism. These developments contrast starkly with the many democratic changes in neighbouring states and suggest a possible alternative path for future development in Eastern Europe. This book provides a thorough overview of current developments in Belarus. It looks at historical, political, economic and social changes, and at international relations, especially relations with Russia and the European Union, considering all these factors both in their domestic and international contexts and defines the type of democracy, if any, which exists in Belarus, exploring the prospects for further democratisation. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy - Business & Economics | International - Economics - Political Science | International Relations - General |
| Dewey: 947.808 |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.07 lbs) 220 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Balkan - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Belarus is unique among the states of the former Soviet bloc, in that after a decade of transition', the country remains stalled' and backward-oriented. Political and economic changes are characterised by half-measures, and recently a new suppression of dissent has been introduced; the country balances between the prospect of democracy and a retreat to authoritarianism. These developments contrast starkly with the many democratic changes in neighbouring states and suggest a possible alternative path for future development in Eastern Europe. This book provides a thorough overview of current developments in Belarus. It looks at historical, political, economic and social changes, and at international relations, especially relations with Russia and the European Union, considering all these factors both in their domestic and international contexts and defines the type of democracy, if any, which exists in Belarus, exploring the prospects for further democratisation. |