Modern Romania The End of Communism, the Failure of Democratic Reform, and the Theft of a Nation

"Gallagher thinks in neat, clear categories and writes with a style to match." (Foreign Affairs) " Modern Romania makes a significant contribution to the political history of Romania and Central Europe, as well as to the literature on the dynamics of political and social change in the region. The book has special merit in identifying a number of factors that threaten the stability of democracy in Romania—the most insidious of these being the endemic corruption which affects all aspects of society. Gallagher sounds a timely warning note about Romanias future." - Dennis Deletant,author of Ceausescu and the Securitate "[T]his volume serves as an excellent introduction...For those familiar with the country, Gallagher offers much food for thought, and although some may not agree with the tenor of his conclusions, there can be no doubt that he has pointed to some of the important issues that Romania must grapple with as it enters this new phase of European Union membership." (Slavic Review)