Development on the Periphery

Democratic Transitions in Southern and Eastern Europe

By: Howard J. Wiarda

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Hardcover | 1 November 2005

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256 Pages

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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. Comparing the two regions gives us insight into the similarities and differences that have united and separated these areas for thousands of years. 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 routesâ"and that culture, geographic location, and timing do matter. The transitions to democracy of both Southern and Eastern Europe are among the most encouraging and exciting events of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, and students of the region will benefit from this accessible and thorough comparative study.

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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

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