New York Times on Emerging Democracies (Times Reference from Cq Press)

The New York Times on Emerging Democracies in Eastern Europe chronicles the peaceful transitions from Soviet or authoritarian order that have occurred over the past thirty years in Poland, Hungary, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, the Baltic States, Serbia, Georgia, and Ukraine. Country by country, the book describes the process of political change and integration from the late 1970s to the 2000s. Author Mary King has selected a variety of articles from The Times to portray each countrys transition, including the influence of popular movements and the methods usedboycotts, civil disobedience, demonstrations, picketing, strikes, and vigils, economic reform models, and institutional change. Kings original narrative provides valuable context and analysis. Quick fact boxes and biographies of key players provide valuable background information on the people and events in the compelling stories.