Development on the Periphery - Wiarda, Howard J.
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In Development on the Periphery, noted scholar Howard J. Wiarda tackles the important question of development in Southern and Eastern Europe. Both areas have undergone impressive transitions to democracy, experienced vast social changes, embraced open markets, developed Western political party systems, and joined the EU and NATO. However, the differences between the regions, and in particular, their individual countries, show us that development occurs by many routes-and that culture, geographic location, and timing do matter. Students of Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, and transitions to…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
In Development on the Periphery, noted scholar Howard J. Wiarda tackles the important question of development in Southern and Eastern Europe. Both areas have undergone impressive transitions to democracy, experienced vast social changes, embraced open markets, developed Western political party systems, and joined the EU and NATO. However, the differences between the regions, and in particular, their individual countries, show us that development occurs by many routes-and that culture, geographic location, and timing do matter. Students of Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, and transitions to democracy will benefit from this accessible and thorough comparative study.
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Autorenporträt
Howard J. Wiarda is Dean Rusk Professor of International Relations and head of the Department of International Affairs at the University of Georgia. He is also Senior Scholar at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington.
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This book is essentially a European comparative politics textbook with considerable emphasis on history. Recommended. CHOICE A good description of transition in Southern Eurpoe. Seer, January 2009 Recommended to students of regime change in Southern and/or Eastern Europe. The informationally rich narration and profound analysis of political history of both regions...are especially valuable for the students of history and politics of the regions. Ceu Political Science Journal, February 2009, Vol 4 No 1 Howard Wiarda's Development on the Periphery reaffirms the importance of political culture, history, economics and international relations in shaping systemic change. The book is a compelling critique of current literature on democratization. -- Andrew A. Michta, George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies