Leslie Holmes
Post-communism: An Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745613123
- author:
- Leslie Holmes
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 17.2 x 2.6 x 24.6 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Countries & Regions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Post-communism: An Introduction by Leslie Holmes provides a comprehensive and comparative analysis of this complex phenomenon. The author explores the nature and history of post-communism, examining its impact on new political institutions, social movements, civil society, gender, the environment, nationalism, and international allegiances. Holmes' approach is thematic and comparative, drawing comparisons with the pre-1989 situation to provide a fuller understanding of post-communism. This accessible account offers valuable insights for students of politics and the general reader alike. By examining present circumstances in relation to past events, Holmes sheds light on one of the major events of the 20th century, making this book an essential read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of post-communism.