Modern Revolution
Social Change and Cultural Continuity in Czechoslovakia and China
Published on 12. September 2005
Book
Hardback
242 pages
978-0-7618-3192-1 (ISBN)
Description
Using a comparative historical methodology, this book analyzes the causal convergence of the 1989 Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia from socio-cultural and political economic perspectives, and contrasts it with China's Tiananmen Square rebellion during same year. The key strategy in tracking the causal convergence is a measured emphasis on structures, agencies, cultures, and their interactions.
Reviews / Votes
Brook penetrates deeply into the interplay of ideas, events, and world history in the making of the 'Velvet Revolution' in Czechoslovakia in 1989. In presenting the most theoretically detailed analysis of this revolution, he provides new insights into the nature of revolutionary conjunctures, and the factors that intervene when revolutionary ideas and state power collide. -- Jack A. Goldstone, Hazel Professor of Public Policy, George Mason University and editor of Revolutions: Theoretical, Comparative, and Historical StMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 223 mm
Width: 147 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
445 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-3192-1 (9780761831921)
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Person
Daniel Brook received his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, Davis. More information on Dr. Brook can be accessed online at www.brook.com/dan.
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction: Modern Revolution in Perspective Chapter 2 Methodology, Etiology, and Dynamics Chapter 3 Histories of Democracy Chapter 4 The Power of Human Rights Chapter 5 The Quiddity of the Economy Chapter 6 The Gorbachev Phenomenon Chapter 7 Mass Media, Meaning, and Mobilization Chapter 8 The Role of Relative Deprivation Chapter 9 Acquiescence of the Military Chapter 10 Revolutionary Rehearsal and the Case(s) of China Chapter 11 Conclusion: Looking Back and Looking Forward Chapter 12 Appendix 1: Selected Chronology of Event Processes Chapter 13 Appendix 2: Charter 77 Declaration Chapter 14 Appendix 3: Hunger Strike Announcement Chapter 15 Bibliography Chapter 16 Author Biographical Sketch