Politics and Government in the Visegrad Countries: Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Book Description
The four countries that are the subject of this book will most likely become the first Central European members admitted to the European Union within five to ten years. This book aims to offer an accessible, comprehensive and up to date one-volume comparative overview of their systems of government and politics. John Fitzmaurice sets the basic data for each country in a comparative regional framework against the background of the problems of transition from communism. In seeking to treat these countries as democracies like any others, albeit with their own history and specific problems, the book makes a case for their return to Europe.


About the Author
John Fitzmaurice is Head of the Forward Studies Unit at the European Commission.



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Gives a short, readable overview of the government and politics of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, approaching them as stable and maturing democracies and potential partners in the European Union (EU) rather than as countries in transition. Explains their recent history and the processes of political and economic transition out of communism, with particular emphasis on attitudes towards EU membership and European integration. Coverage includes constitution building, presidencies, party systems, and foreign policy. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.


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