Western European Communists and the Collapse of Communism

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Looks at the major Western European communist parties since the collapse of communist power in Eastern Europe. Discusses how they now see their futures, what their potentials are and how they have coped both ideologically and materially with the changes. It looks specifically at the parties in Italy, Scandinavia, France, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Great Britain, Germany and the Netherlands.

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"The articles are written by some of the best scholars in the field. The depth and breadth of analysis of each of the chapters makes this book one of the most interesting and stimulating recent contributions to our understanding of the Communist fringe in Western Europe. It is also a major addition to the ongoing discussion on the current and future role and strategy of what remains of the traditional and new Left in the national politics of the dozen West European countries included in this collection." The International History Review 'David Bell gives a useful introduction which is insightful, yet succinct.' Political Studies 'The collection...offers a useful comparative framework, as well as information about the background to the changes undergone and difficulties still ahead in the search for stable new ground.' Modern and Contemporary France '... the analyses of both the French (by Bell) and the Spanish CPs are excellent. J.Amodia's account of the abject end of Spanish communism is captivating and accurate.' Choice

Author Bio

David S. Bell teaches at Leeds University