Baltic States after Independence FROM THE PUBLISHER
The second edition of this book considers the extent to which the Baltic states have succeeded politically and economically in their aspirations to emulate Western institutions since independence. The Baltic States after Independence, Second Edition provides a thorough analysis of the political and economic systems of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. It sheds new light on the processes and obstacles which have characterized the Baltic transition from the Soviet system. The authors examine the history of these countries and the movements towards democracy, institutional change and economic development during the postcommunist era. In addition, they analyse other issues including national identity, security and Western integration, and have included a new chapter on international relations, reflecting the changing issues faced by the Baltic states.
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Six essays examine the extent to which the three countries have succeeded politically and economically in their aspirations to emulate western institutions. They consider the history, movements towards democracy, institutional change, and economic development during the post-Soviet era. They also analyze such issues as national identity, western integration, and international relations. The second edition is considerably revised to include not only new developments on the ground since 1996, but also changes in the theories that have attempted to generalize the patterns of development after communism. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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