Rebellious Poles: Political Crises and Popular Protest Under State Socialism, 1945-89
Rebellious Poles: Political Crises and Popular Protest Under State Socialism, 1945-89
Author(s): Grzegorz EkiertSubject(s): Civil Society, Political history, Government/Political systems, WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Post-War period (1950 - 1989)
Published by: SAGE Publications Ltd
Keywords: Political crisis; protests; resistance; political history; 1945-1989; socialism; authoritarian regimes; Polish history;
Summary/Abstract: The study of popular protest and resistance under modern authoritarian regimes presents considerable empirical and methodological difficulties. The task becomes especially trying when such studies are conducted following the collapse of the regimes, the official condemnation of their political practices, and the efforts to reevaluate their history and the political responsibility of individuals, organizations, and social and professional groups. The process of settling scores with the past can easily lead to a misrepresentation of support for and opposition to the old regime and facilitate creation of new myths and falsehoods. [...]
Journal: East European Politics and Societies
- Issue Year: 11/1997
- Issue No: 02
- Page Range: 299-338
- Page Count: 40
- Language: English
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