Society and Culture Publications
"A Hard Country to Love:" Patriotism and National Identity in Russia's Great War, 1914-1918
Aug 05, 2011
54. Liberal Humanism Abandoned: The Paradox of the Post-Communist Czech Republic
Jul 07, 2011In their literature, culture and early twentieth-century politics, the Czech people
have a history of emphasizing moral virtue, tolerance, and respect for human dignity
and freedom. Sadly, there is a growing chasm in Czech society between pre-revolution aspirations and post-revolution reality. The Czech Republic is infected with the destructive kind of nationalism found in other parts of East Central Europe, and now is characterized by a xenophobic citizenship law and violence against Roma. Will the Czechs ultimately honor their legacy of liberal humanism? The answer will speak volumes on the compatibility of nationalism and constitutional liberalism in the heart of the European continent. more
Community Resilience: A Cross-Cultural Study
Jul 07, 2011This report draws from the dialogue and seminar papers shared at a December 2008 meeting co-hosted by the Wilson Center and the Fetzer Institute to explore conditions that promote resilience and examine compelling examples of community resilience worldwide. more
Middle Eastern Women on the Move
Jul 07, 2011Click to see the table of contents, or download the full PDF below. more
50. Memory and Experience: Anti-Roma Prejudice in Eastern Europe
Jul 07, 2011All nationalities, ethnic groups, or peoples are by definition intrinsically unique, set apart from one another by their cultures, languages, and historical experiences. Yet it can be said confidently that in many respects the Roma (Gypsies) constitute a most unusual ethnic group, not only in Eastern Europe but also in a larger, global sense. The uniqueness of the Roma lies in the fact that they are a transnational, nonterritorially based people that do not have a homeland to provide haven or extend protection. As the author discusses, it is this characterization of the Roma which explains their marginality as well as their relationship to the states and societies of Europe and beyond. more
Democratic Deficits:Addressing Challenges to Sustainability and Consolidation Around the World
Jul 07, 2011This book comparatively explores the obstacles countries face in sustaining and consolidating democratic systems. Topics include social services, poverty, and inequality, specific case studies, and how government policy and development practices improve the quality of life of citizens in democratic regimes. more
Political Transition in Afghanistan: The State, Islam and Civil Society (PDF)
Jul 07, 2011Click to see the table of contents or download the full PDF below. more
48. The De-Germanization of the Budapest Stage
Jul 07, 2011The shift from a German to a Hungarian theater culture has been told in different ways: This author analyzes three examples of this: 1) the nationalist linguistic focus on the making of texts and the theater as a forum for Magyarization; 2) the National Theater in Budapest as an institution-the building itself as an icon of Hungarian political identity; and 3) the role of the crowd in diffusing the significance of the theater, now simply one voice in the multiplicity of the metropolis. more
Democracia y ciudadanía
Jul 07, 2011This publication is the result of a meeting which took place in Mexico City in June 2004. Participants from Mexico, Colombia, Spain, and the United States sought to understand the theoretical possibilities and the practical achievements of citizen participation and public deliberation in local governments in Mexico. more
