Embracing Democracy in The Wes From Postconflict Struggles toward European Integration

Impressively researched, well-written, carefully documented and closely reasoned. Survival 2012 Cohen and Lampe analyze the unsteady path toward democracy in the western Balkans... In a welcome change from convention, the book is structured around thematic chapters rather than country case studies. The topics include constitutional structures, public administration, civil society, political parties, economic reform, social structure, and popular values... The book is written in a clear, accessible style... A valuable overview for advanced students, and will be required reading for any government or nongovernmental organization official venturing into the Balkans. Choice 2012