Central And Eastern Europe

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Since the fall of communism, the news has been peppered with reports of strife in Bosnia, Croatia and Macedonia. But where are these countries Who are these people and why are they fighting This first volume in the series "International Government and Politics " is a work for high school and junior college students that explores these and other issues. It aims to help students understand the history, culture and governments of this volatile area, and includes maps and photographs. The author discusses the collapse of communism, geography, ethnic make-up, social changes, resurgence of right-wing political groups and attempts to integrate Eastern Europe with the West. The focus is on 12 countries: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Yugoslavia. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 deals with the area as a region. The author discusses the geography, the diverse mixtures of peoples, and the history, as well as the current political, economic, social and cultural developments, problems and prospects. Part 2 looks at each country individually and offers statistical profiles of each country. The author includes individual histories prior to World War I, and also the post-war era through the revolutions of 1989-1991 that ended Communist rule. He concludes his discussion with political structures and developments, and socio-economic developments of the 1990s indicating the countries prospects for the future.

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How important are Central and Eastern Europe to Americans, so geographically remote This is the question examined by journalist John Dornberg in a work pointing out that millions of Americans were either born in or can trace their roots to this region, that the United States has been and is still involved in the region (still present in ex-Yugoslavia) and the numerous Americans are opening businesses in the states with new market economies. This book will be of interest to anyone, in the United States or Europe, interested in gaining a better understanding of Eastern and Central Europe....A glossary of selected terms and an index of key words complete this well-documented work.-European Library
This volume makes the history and issues of a very complicated part of the world accessible to YAs. It is an exciting and fascinating journey written by a former bureau chief amd correspondent of Newsweek who is accustomed to writing for the populace. A glossary explains some of the political, economic, and historical terms used in the book. There is also a list for additional reading and a comprehensive index.-School Library Journal
"This volume makes the history and issues of a very complicated part of the world accessible to YAs. It is an exciting and fascinating journey written by a former bureau chief amd correspondent of Newsweek who is accustomed to writing for the populace. A glossary explains some of the political, economic, and historical terms used in the book. There is also a list for additional reading and a comprehensive index."-School Library Journal
"How important are Central and Eastern Europe to Americans, so geographically remote This is the question examined by journalist John Dornberg in a work pointing out that millions of Americans were either born in or can trace their roots to this region, that the United States has been and is still involved in the region (still present in ex-Yugoslavia) and the numerous Americans are opening businesses in the states with new market economies. This book will be of interest to anyone, in the United States or Europe, interested in gaining a better understanding of Eastern and Central Europe....A glossary of selected terms and an index of key words complete this well-documented work."-European Library

Author Bio

JOHN DORNBERG is a foreign correspondent, magazine writer, and author who has been writing about Germany, Eastern Europe, and the Soviet Union for more than 30 years. A former bureau chief and correspondent of Newsweek in Bonn, Vienna, Moscow, and Munich, he has been freelancing from his base in Munich since 1973. Dornberg is the author of 11 books, including the highly acclaimed Eastern Europe: A Communist Kaleidoscope, The Two Germanys, and The Soviet Union Today. He is also the author of Central and Eastern Europe from Oryx Press.