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Politics and Government in the Visegrad Countries

Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia

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  1. John Fitzmaurice
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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. A Modern History of the Region

    • John Fitzmaurice
    Pages 1-20

  3. The Collapse of Communism

    • John Fitzmaurice
    Pages 21-31

  4. Economy and Society

    • John Fitzmaurice
    Pages 32-41

  5. Theories of Transition

    • John Fitzmaurice
    Pages 42-48

  6. Constitution Building

    • John Fitzmaurice
    Pages 49-63

  7. The Presidency

    • John Fitzmaurice
    Pages 64-76

  8. The Governments

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    Pages 77-84

  9. Local Government

    • John Fitzmaurice
    Pages 85-93

  10. The Judiciary

    • John Fitzmaurice
    Pages 94-102

  11. Parliaments

    • John Fitzmaurice
    Pages 103-124

  12. The Party Systems

    • John Fitzmaurice
    Pages 125-170

  13. Other Political Actors

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    Pages 171-177

  14. Foreign Policy

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    Pages 178-195

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 196-204
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About this book

The book aims to offer an accessible, comprehensive and up-to-date one volume comparative overview of the systems of government and politics in the four main countries of central Europe. It will be of use to courses in modern history, politics and government and international relations that wish to integrate study of these future EU members into their courses. It will also be useful to politicians, businessmen and experts who need a handy introduction to the politics of the region. All of the key institutions are analyzed to trace the evolution of these countries from part of the Soviet bloc to independent democratic states. The role of civil society in the period of transition and the countries' future prospects at the heart of Europe are analyzed.

About the author

JOHN FITZMAURICE studied politics and economics and has worked for the European Commission in Brussels since British accession to the European Union. He also lectures in politics at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. He has written extensively on European Politics. In recent years, he has specialised in Central and Eastern Europe, writing books on Austria, the Baltic States and the Gabcikovo/Nagymaros Dam conflict between Hungary and Slovakia.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Politics and Government in the Visegrad Countries

  • Book Subtitle: Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia

  • Authors: John Fitzmaurice

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230373228

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection, Political Science and International Studies (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 1998

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-312-21561-3Published: 12 December 1998

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-37322-8Published: 28 September 1998

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 202

  • Topics: European Politics, Political Science

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