Political Culture and Institution Building: Democratic Evolution at Work and the Case of Poland
Political Culture and Institution Building: Democratic Evolution at Work and the Case of Poland

Summary/Abstract: Some of the East European states (Poland and Hungary are the most pivotal cases) are amidst a process of transition from bureaucratic authoritarian rule. What I refer to as the "transition'" is a period when the rules of the game are not defined. They are in a constant flux because those in power are too weak to protect the old pattern and those who are pushing for change are too weak to impose the new code. The rules and institutions which are at stake shall define which new collective actors will be permitted to enter the political arena and which means of influence can legitimately be used by the competing political coalitions.

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