Triggering Communism's Collapse Perceptions and Power in Poland's Transition

by Castle, Marjorie

• ISBN13: 9780742525146
• ISBN10: 0742525147
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-05-13
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Summary

Through research and interviews Castle examines the causes and consequences of Poland's collapse as a communist state and explores how today's leaders confront some of the legacies of transition.

Author Biography

Marjorie Castle is visiting professor of political science at Tulane University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Paradox of the Polish Transition	p. 1
Changing Arenas, Changing Players	p. 7
Setting the Stage for the Round Table: The Polish Context	p. 33
A New Political Playing Field: The Negotiating Arena	p. 53
The Players of the Round Table	p. 61
The Negotiations and Their Outcome	p. 99
An Unexpectedly Competitive Arena: The 1989 Elections	p. 145
Campaign: Rulers and Opposition Confront a New Game	p. 153
Polish Voters Speak and the Players Respond	p. 191
Changing Power: The Legacies and Lessons of the Round Table	p. 217
Bibliography	p. 231
Index	p. 241
About the Author	p. 247
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