Democracy In Bulgaria
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Author | : Kjell Engelbrekt |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 317 |
Release | : 2020-05-21 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1793607737 |
Thirty years after Bulgaria’s democratic breakthrough, this book provides a “balance sheet” of the country’s democratic institutions through a number of interdisciplinary contributions. The volume is organized around three themes—democratic institutions, civil society, and European Union (EU) processes—and examines such topics such as voting, political parties, populism, media, civil society organizations, identity, and the rule of law. While the contributors argue that Bulgaria’s democracy is successful in terms of the procedural norms of democracy, civic participation, and compliance with EU rules, they also identify serious problem areas. Bulgaria’s democratic institutions struggle with obstacles such as populist Euroscepticism, political elitism, corruption, and a lack of political accountability, though this volume fully acknowledges the historical development of Bulgarian democracy, including its achievements and continuing setbacks.
Author | : Albert P. Melone |
Publisher | : Parliaments & Legislatures |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Tells the story of the negotiations and struggles in the early 1990s that transformed the Bulgarian political regime from a Soviet-style puppet state to a freestanding democracy. Closely examines the actual processes of negotiating a change in regime and establishing democratic political institutions, drawing on in-depth interviews with leading actors in the Bulgarian transition, including members of Parliament. Paper edition (unseen), $20.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author | : Dr James Dawson |
Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2014-12-28 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1472443101 |
At a time when some EU member states are attracting attention for the rise to power of illiberal, anti-democratic political movements, this book’s analytical focus on ideas and identities helps explain why institutional progress is not necessarily reflected in the formation of liberal, democratic publics. Starting from the premise that citizens can only uphold the institutions of liberal democracy when they understand and identify with the principles enshrined in them, the author applies normative public sphere theory to the analysis of political discourse and everyday discussion in Serbia and Bulgaria. From this perspective, the Serbian public sphere is observed to be more contested, pluralist and, at the margins, liberal than that of Bulgaria. Considering that Bulgaria has been a full EU member since 2007 while Serbia remains stuck in the waiting room, it is argued that democratic cultures are not shaped by elite-led drives to meet institutional criteria but rather by the spread of ideas through politics, the media and the discussions of citizens. Moving beyond the narrow focus on institutions that currently prevails in studies of democratization, this book demonstrates the value of a more ethnographic and society-oriented approach.
Author | : Donna A. Buchanan |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 554 |
Release | : 2006-01-02 |
Genre | : Music |
ISBN | : 9780226078267 |
CD contains musical excerpts referenced in the text.
Author | : James Dawson |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2016-05-13 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 131715570X |
At a time when some EU member states are attracting attention for the rise to power of illiberal, anti-democratic political movements, this book’s analytical focus on ideas and identities helps explain why institutional progress is not necessarily reflected in the formation of liberal, democratic publics. Starting from the premise that citizens can only uphold the institutions of liberal democracy when they understand and identify with the principles enshrined in them, the author applies normative public sphere theory to the analysis of political discourse and everyday discussion in Serbia and Bulgaria. From this perspective, the Serbian public sphere is observed to be more contested, pluralist and, at the margins, liberal than that of Bulgaria. Considering that Bulgaria has been a full EU member since 2007 while Serbia remains stuck in the waiting room, it is argued that democratic cultures are not shaped by elite-led drives to meet institutional criteria but rather by the spread of ideas through politics, the media and the discussions of citizens. Moving beyond the narrow focus on institutions that currently prevails in studies of democratization, this book demonstrates the value of a more ethnographic and society-oriented approach.
Author | : Sabrina P. Ramet |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 2016-09-22 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1107159121 |
Southeast European politics cannot be understood without considering ethnic minorities. This book is a comprehensive introduction to ethnic political parties.
Author | : Boris P. Spasov |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 88 |
Release | : 1967 |
Genre | : Bulgaria |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Vladimir Poptomov |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 44 |
Release | : 1950 |
Genre | : Bulgaria |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Patrick Greer |
Publisher | : Council of Europe |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : |
The participation of citizens in local public life is an essential element of effective and democratic local government. It reinforces accountability and underpins the legitemacy of local government. It gives a real say to the citizens in the management of their communities and helps deliver better services at a lower cost. In recent years, a wide array of mechanisms of citizen participation has been developed by many European local authorities. However, the distance between the citizens and the government is still growing. The erosion of democratic interest has not stopped yet. How can one respond to this challenge? How can citizen participation be effectively strengthened? How can a local authority learn from its own experience and that of its peers? These are but a few questions which are addressed in the present guide. Starting from concrete examples of three pilot projects implemented with the assistance of the Council of Europe and the financial support of the Irish and Norwegian Governments, the authors of the present guide make an attempt to identify the critical success factors of a working project strengthening citizen participation and formulate recommendations for central government officials, local leadership, national local authority associations and researchers about starting a mutual learning process for municipalities engaged in innovation and experimentation.
Author | : Muzaffer Kutlay |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 2024-09-30 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1040149499 |
This book offers a comparative study of minority-majority relations in post-conflict societies. Drawing on three contentious cases – Bulgaria, Croatia, and Montenegro –it explores how pluralist governance structures are established in the area of minority rights in new EU member and candidate states and how reform resilience is ensured. The author shows the importance of cooperation and moderation between political elites in democratising countries, developing a comparative analysis of three understudied cases in the Balkans region and offering a conceptual framework based on extensive field research data and archive materials. Of great interest to both scholars and practitioners alike, this book identifies transferable policy lessons of interest to a global audience and specifies under which conditions substantial reforms should be carried out. It will appeal to a broad audience of students interested in international politics, European studies, state-mandated displacement, and ethnic studies.