The East European Political System: The Instruments Of Power

by Baruch A Hazan

Overview

In this detailed survey of European communist systems. Dr. Hazan examines the formal structure of East European politics and the functions of party organizations as the true centers of power. Drawing on extensive primary sources and illustrations from the most recent period of Eastern Europe’s history, he analyzes the role of the entire government infrastructure in consolidating the strength of the Communist party. He also focuses on party congresses, internal elections, organizational and personnel changes, and foreign visits against the background of the all-encompassing network of ritual that governs the political process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000316100
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/11/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	396
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Baruch A. Hazan teaches at the Institute of European Studies, Vienna. His publications include Olympic Sports and Propaganda Games (1982) and Soviet Impregnational Propaganda.

Table of Contents

Westview Special Studies -- Foreword -- Author’s Note -- Introduction -- Elections -- The National Assemblies -- The Communist Party: Membership, Structure, Organization -- Top of the Pyramid: Central Committee, Politburo, Secretariat, Control Commission -- The Congress -- The Leaders -- Church and State -- The Judiciary -- The Ritual -- The Auxiliary Organizations -- Conclusions