Youth Movements and Elections in Eastern Europe

ISBN-13: 9781108416733 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 270 str.

Olena Nikolayenko

Opis

This book examines a dramatic rise of nonviolent youth movements on the eve of national elections in Eastern Europe.

Recenzje

'This work provides a refreshing approach to these electoral revolutions, foregrounding the agency of youth activists and incumbents … this is a well-rounded, thoughtful study of youth movements in the region, and its key take away is to highlight the creativity and skill needed to 'outwit' a government and engage ordinary citizens in mobilization.' Emma Mateo, Harvard Ukrainian Studies

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Elections as an opportunity for political change; 3. Youth's revolt against the regime; 4. Otpor's nonviolent resistance in Serbia; 5. Zubr's struggle against authoritarianism in Belarus; 6. Kmara! Enough of corruption and poverty in Georgia; 7. Pora! Youth's mobilization in Ukraine; 8. The emergence of youth movements in Azerbaijan; 9. Conclusion.