Albania In Transition: The Rocky Road To Democracy (Nations of the Modern World : Europe) [Hardcover]

Elez Biberaj (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0813335027 | ISBN-13: 978-0813335025 | Publication Date: April 16, 1998

In early 1997, Albania’s transition to democracy suffered a serious setback when pyramid schemes sparked violent unrest, plunging the country into its worst political and economic crisis since the downfall of communism. The uprisings and subsequent elections, in which the Socialist Party won a landslide victory, have made front-page news in the international community. And Albania’s proximity to the Yugoslavian melee and history of extreme radical communism make it a nation to watch.In Albania in Transition, Elez Biberaj provides a comprehensive political profile of Albania since 1989. He charts Albania’s transition from one party to many, from a command economy to a market economy, and its transition to a national security state in an unpredictable, post–Cold War international security regime.

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About the Author

Elez Biberaj chief of Voice of America’s Albanian Service since 1986, is the author of Albania: A Socialist Maverick (WestviewPress 1990) and Albania and China: A Study of an Unequal Alliance (WestviewPress 1986).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Westview Press (April 16, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813335027
• ISBN-13: 978-0813335025
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,124,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful!, August 3, 2002

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This review is from: Albania In Transition: The Rocky Road To Democracy (Nations of the Modern World Ser) (Paperback)

Anyone that wants to understand about Albania and Albanian politics in the Balkans should read this book. This book is very insightful and provides information that will develop ones understanding of Albania, its history, and politics. For those that are also seeking a clearer understanding of the Kosovo conflict will also find this book to be rewarding. This book is written by an Albanian. Elez Biberaj has written extensively on Albanian politics and this book is just one more literary gem that takes you a step further in the understanding of Albania and her scattered kin. Highly recommended!