Providing an in-depth look at Bosnia, this title examines the country's ethnic conflict and history and the difficulties it faces in implementing the terms of the peace agreement. It examines its political structure, religious communities and economics and social and cultural make-up.
Providing an in-depth look at Bosnia, this title examines the country's ethnic conflict and history and the difficulties it faces in implementing the ...
Putting recent events in broad historical perspective, this volume looks at the situation in Croatia, discusses the political and economic developments that have taken place since 1991 and 1998 and explores the daily life and major cities of its people.
Putting recent events in broad historical perspective, this volume looks at the situation in Croatia, discusses the political and economic development...
In 2003, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was renamed Serbia and Montenegro. Since the nation's founding, the country has frequently been portrayed in a negative light. Presenting a fair assessment of recent events in the country and a balanced overview of Serbia and Montenegro's history, this book emphasizes recent events
In 2003, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was renamed Serbia and Montenegro. Since the nation's founding, the country has frequently been portrayed ...
Providing an examination of Afghanistan's history, tradition, religions and the cultural history of its tribes and ethnic groups, this text also examines the different factions vying for power. It deals with the difficulties of everyday life and the problems that the country faces in the future.
Providing an examination of Afghanistan's history, tradition, religions and the cultural history of its tribes and ethnic groups, this text also exami...
This text examines the problems confronting the Central Asian Republics - as they adjust to being independent countries. It is divided into five sections, offering an overview of each country: its geography, population, history, and government, as well as an outlook for its future.
This text examines the problems confronting the Central Asian Republics - as they adjust to being independent countries. It is divided into five secti...
Since the last edition, the political and economic situation in Russia has changed significantly; this third edition covers recent and past events. Looking at a country that was one of thesuperpowers in the cold war, this volume explores the history, social conditions, environmental problems, and political and economic changes in Russia.
Since the last edition, the political and economic situation in Russia has changed significantly; this third edition covers recent and past events. Lo...
This work chronicles the history of Hungary, from its ancient origins to its current affairs. Designed with an accessible text, for both students and the general reader, it provides an overview of the everyday life, politics, culture, economy, and foreign policy that characterize the nation.
This work chronicles the history of Hungary, from its ancient origins to its current affairs. Designed with an accessible text, for both students and ...
This revised work on Romania looks at the country in light of the abandonment of the centrist coalition under Constantinescu. It discusses Romania's relationship with Hungary, it's support for NATO action against Serbia in 1999, and it's struggles to conform to a market-based economy.
This revised work on Romania looks at the country in light of the abandonment of the centrist coalition under Constantinescu. It discusses Romania's r...
The long and successful reign of Prime Minister Vaclav Klaus and his Civic Democratic Party ended in November 1997 with the collapse of the coalition that had kept him in power. This collapse was the result of a worsening economy, several financial scandals, and political dissention within the coalition. After new elections were held in June 1998, the Czech Social Democratic Party formed a minority government with Milos Zeman as prime minister, bringing a leftist party to power for the first time since 1989. censorship and personal rights, but Zeman was able to win reelection in 2002 since...
The long and successful reign of Prime Minister Vaclav Klaus and his Civic Democratic Party ended in November 1997 with the collapse of the coalition ...
Takes a close look at recent events to provide a comprehensive, current overview of Poland. For this edition, the author has made significant updates and revisions to the original volume. Current events have been added in detail and the chronology and reading list have been brought up to date
Takes a close look at recent events to provide a comprehensive, current overview of Poland. For this edition, the author has made significant updates ...
