West European Communist Parties after the Revolutions of 1989

Hardback

Main Details

Title West European Communist Parties after the Revolutions of 1989
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Martin J. Bull
Edited by Paul M. Heywood
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:233
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
ISBN/Barcode 9780312122683
ClassificationsDewey:324.17590409
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Edition 1994 ed.
Illustrations XXV, 233 p.

Publishing Details

Publisher Palgrave USA
Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Date 11 January 1995
Publication Country United States

Description

This book analyses the impact of the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union on the Communist Parties of Western Europe. Seven case-studies, covering the Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Belgian, British and German parties, provide a tightly-argued comparative perspective. The conclusion assesses the range of responses to the dramatic events of 1989-91 and likely future direction of the west European communist movement. It is argued that, whilst it is no longer possible to talk of a coherent 'family' of communist parties, various individual parties - some of them in revised form - may continue to prosper.