Democratization and state-society relations in East Central Europe: the case of Hungary

Cox, T. (2007) Democratization and state-society relations in East Central Europe: the case of Hungary. Journal of Communist Studies and Transition Politics, 23(2), pp. 276-295. (doi: 10.1080/13523270701317554)

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Abstract

There has been much debate on the character of relations between state and society in post-communist democratic transition in East Central Europe. Approaches range from applications of corporatist theory to analyses in terms of the weakness of civil society in ECE. However, the findings of surveys of Hungarian interest group leaders conducted between 1994 and 2001 suggest that if evidence is sought on interconnections between interest group leaders and the state, and if connections beyond those provided by formal tripartite organizations are studied, arguments concerning the weakness of civil society are called into question, and at least should be qualified.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Cox, Professor Terence
Authors: Cox, T.
Subjects:H Social Sciences > HX Socialism. Communism. Anarchism
J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Central and East European Studies
Journal Name:Journal of Communist Studies and Transition Politics
ISSN:1743-9116

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