Central and East European Politics: From Communism to Democracy Fourth Edition

This logically structured, well-written, comprehensive, and accessible book should be the go-to volume for instructors teaching Central and East European politics and postcommunist studies. The list of contributors reads as the ‘Who’s Who’ of scholars studying the region, and they do not disappoint. Unlike many edited volumes, every chapter could stand on its own as an excellent introductory study. This is one of those rare books that students will appreciate long after graduation. -- Zoltan Barany, University of Texas at Austin

Central and Eastern Europe has experienced a rollercoaster ride over the past three decades encompassing revolution, democratization, marketization, state-building, integration into Western structures, and coping with the consequences of the Great Recession and the rise of illiberalism. For the fourth edition of their much-praised book, Wolchik and Curry have assembled a stellar lineup of contributors who not only chart developments in particular countries and different spheres of politics but also provide explanations for the twists and turns, similarities and variations, across the eastern half of the European continent. Central and East European Politics should be on the shelves of all scholars and students of the region. -- Tim Haughton, University of Birmingham

Wolchik and Curry’s much anticipated updated edition of Central and East European Politics: From Communism to Democracy could not come at a better time. The region of Central and Eastern Europe remains a mystery that needs further inspection and analysis. Thankfully, the fourth edition gathers the best scholars on this region to help the reader better understand not only the recent historical changes but also contemporary politics. The book is a must-have for anyone interested in this part of Europe. -- Adam Reichardt, editor-in-chief, New Eastern Europe