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Modernisation and Social Transformation in the Czech Republic

[journal article]

Machonin, Pavel

Abstract

Analysis of the Czech historical experience suggests theoretical generalization on global postcommunist societal transformation, seen as complex social transformation & modernization. It is argued that while the postcommunist transformation of Czech society has so far been successful, this is the re... view more

Analysis of the Czech historical experience suggests theoretical generalization on global postcommunist societal transformation, seen as complex social transformation & modernization. It is argued that while the postcommunist transformation of Czech society has so far been successful, this is the result of the abandonment, postponement, or mitigation of some aspects of the originally presupposed radical liberal democratic changes. It is concluded that the long-term prospects of Czech society depend mainly on the ability of the social & institutional system to stimulate significant progress toward qualitative modernization, possible only through the creation of a dynamic social equilibrium generating a motivation structure based on social relationships influenced by principles of equity of chances & meritocracy.... view less

Classification
Sociology

Free Keywords
Modernization; Social Change; Postcommunist Societies; Czech Republic; Meritocracy; social transformation/modernization, Czech Republic, global generalizations, equity/meritocracy principles;

Document language
English

Publication Year
1996

Page/Pages
p. 171-186

Journal
Sociologický časopis / Czech Sociological Review, 4 (1996) 2

Status
Published Version; reviewed

Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications


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