The Legacies of 1989
The Moving Ruins
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6288172 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Vladimir Tismaneanu (0000-0001-7835-2477, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 59-70 |
| Publication date | 2014-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of democracy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1045-5736 • E-ISSN: 1086-3214 |
| Publisher | Project MUSE (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1353/jod.2014.0012 |
| OpenAlex | W1999794968 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 8 |
The article reassesses the post-communist landscape in Eastern Europe in the aftermath of the revolutions of 1989. A quarter of a century after the upheaval, the old definitions of civic and ethnic belongings have lost their previous meanings. The idea of civil society bequeathed a legacy of non-conformity and refusal of regimentation. Former dissidents have come under attack from the far left and the far right. Because of EU accession, the revolutions of 1989 succeeded in bringing a return to Europe of most of the former socialist bloc. Understanding the diversity of the postcommunist transitions requires the exploration of pre-1989 legacies. Disillusionment with the new order translates into nostalgia for the time of stability. Resurgent nationalism operates as an umbrella, all-encompassing fantasy of salvation, mixed with populism and, sometimes, with self-styled conservatism. The article stresses the importance of dealing with the past of twentieth century Eastern Europe, as it is increasingly clear that a democracy deprived of memory is profoundly vulnerable
Art · Authoritarianism · Communism · Conservatism · Democracy · Diversity (politics · Fantasy · Nationalism · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Populism · Sociology · Eastern European Communism and Reforms · Historical Geopolitical and Social Dynamics · History · Law
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.2 |
| Citation span | 2016 - 2018 (3) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |