
The Transition
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'By now, the literature on transition is substantial.A But the debates are as heated as ever, and new contributions are both welcome and necessary.A This collection represents a serious and important addition to the polemic.A It ranges widely, both thematically and country-wise - from politics to sociology, culture and economics, and from Russia and Azerbaijan to Poland and the former GDR.A One of the most attractive features of the book is that it introduces a number of relatively young or unknown European and Canadian scholars to an English-speaking audience.A Too many edited collections are simply thrown together by the editor(s) to maintain publication rates.A Such a criticism cannot be made of this book.A David Lovell has contributed substantially, both in writing approximately one third of the total words himself, and in keeping a tight - though not too restrictive - hand on the reins of his other contributors. The result is a coherent and polished work that casts new light on a number of important aspects of transition. There is a welcome emphasis in the book on political culture and democratisation. Partly in this context, post-communist transition is considered in the conclusions in terms of a return to Europe.?A While the argument put forward there by Lovell and Heinz-Uwe Haus can be challenged, it is an interesting and provocative position worthy of serious consideration; its focus on Europe as an identity as much as a geographical entity will resonate with many readers. In sum, this is a book well worth reading; even specialists sceptical about yet another? book on transition will find there are in fact many fresh ideas and insights in it.' Professor Leslie Holmes, President, International Council for Central and East European Studies, University of Melbourne, Australia 'Overall, this is a useful collection that highlights the continued complexity of the issues confronting governance in post-communist societies, providing mMore details
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