Central Europe's Total Legacy

The new Central European democracies have in common that they face two legacies of dictatorship. Communism was long-lasting; its legacy is still present. For the centre-right, democratic values and achievements are redefined in light of the Communist legacy.

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Published inEuropean view Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 251 - 258
Main Author Granasztéi, György
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.12.2012
Springer-Verlag
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects
Anti-fascism
Communism
Democracy
Dictators
European Integration
History
Holocaust
International Economics
Middle class
Political Science
Political Science and International Relations
Political Science and International Studies
Power
Society
Sociology
Studies
Totalitarianism
Values
War
Central Europe
New democracies
Democratic values
Legacy of totalitarian systems
Central Europe
Communist regimes
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Summary:The new Central European democracies have in common that they face two legacies of dictatorship. Communism was long-lasting; its legacy is still present. For the centre-right, democratic values and achievements are redefined in light of the Communist legacy.
ISSN:1781-6858
1865-5831
DOI:10.1007/s12290-012-0228-0