An integrative approach to transitions in east central Europe
This study presents an attempt of synthesis of structuralism and actor-orientated approach, combining methods of the game-theory and structural determinism, in an analysis of transitions in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s. Such a combination promises to get over the rigid conditions of socio-histor...
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| Typ dokumentu: | VŠ práce nebo rukopis |
| Jazyk: | Angličtina |
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| On-line přístup: | http://is.muni.cz/th/179033/fss_b/ |
| Shrnutí: | This study presents an attempt of synthesis of structuralism and actor-orientated approach, combining methods of the game-theory and structural determinism, in an analysis of transitions in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s. Such a combination promises to get over the rigid conditions of socio-historical macro-structures as well as the vague, non-explaining flexibility of games in political arenas. This study offers a tool for understanding how structural variables affect the possibilities of politicians and citizens during the process of democratic transition. Firstly, the existing development of both structuralist and rational-choice models for study of regime change is presented, together with a description of their major advantages and disadvantages. Secondly, techniques and models especially appropriate for research on Eastern European transitions are examined thoroughly, specifically concerning the particularities of transitions from post-totalitarian rule. This chapter is constructed upon the rational-choice theory’s assumptions and forms a theoretical framework for later sections of the study. |
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| Popis jednotky: | Vedoucí práce: Roman Chytilek. |
| Fyzický popis: | 53 l. : tab., il. |