Eastern and Western Europe continue to change in their relationship to one another and in their ongoing dynamic with the post-Soviet states. Economic development; electoral upheaval; and the Bosnian crisis all color the transition from communism to democracy and from a Cold War outlook to a new global order still taking shape.In this fully revised and updated edition of his popular and critically acclaimed text; David Mason brings the revolutionary events of 1989 into context with the transitional yet turbulent 1990s. We see new parties; new politics; new constitutions; and new opportunities in light of economic shock therapies; “left turns†in recent elections; and dissolving sovereignties and alliances. Despite savage ethnic conflict; economic scarcity; and political insecurity; Mason shows us that East-Central Europe is consolidating and reemerging as a region to be reckoned with on the global stage.
#395024 in Books Ronald D Eller 2013-07-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.00 x 6.00l; 1.24 #File Name: 0813142466376 pagesUneven Ground Appalachia since 1945
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Harry Caudill would be ProudBy J'CATA masterpiece of cogent subtlety. Dr. Eller; a native of Appalachia shows his passion and concern for an area of the U.S. (constructed as a region) that is closest to his heart. Much like colonies of Britain or France; Appalachia has been robbed of its rich natural resources. Still; rather than leading a vitriolic campaign directly against industries that have plundered the region e.g. coal; timber; and mica Dr. Eller seems more interested in finding a sustainable alternative. To be sure; proponents of the continued use of dwindling fossil fuel reserves will have problems with this book; but the simple truth is that we can't continue to stay the course if we want to ensure this to be a world that our children; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren can live to see and enjoy; in all its natural beauty.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I thought it was EXCELLENT and a must-read for anyone interested in the subject ...By Donna BThis book reminded me of the classic "Night Comes to the Cumberlands". It deals with the social and economic development of Appalachia in a very thorough; but very readable way. I thought it was EXCELLENT and a must-read for anyone interested in the subject of Appalachia from a social; economic and historical perspective. The afterword is particularly interesting; in that it discusses the critical question: "What's next"?0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Gilda ScottGood book
