This book explains the changes that will be in place as a result of the 1992 democratic elections throughout Eastern Europe. For 40 years Eastern Europe has been erroneously considered a political... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Having traveled to many of the countries about which Misha Glenny wrote just as those countries were in the midst of change and having had the benefit of staying with good friends who are citizens of those countries and visiting many of the social institutions of the countries--that is, having a bit of an "inside view," I had such a strong feeling of the ring of authenticity as I read the Glenny book. In some ways, it was uncanny to read his words and recall that my friends and professional colleagues had described situations in almost the same words. He is a sensitive and gifted writer! This is a book well worth reading for every one who hopes to consider herself or himself informed.
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