Table of Contents

List of Tables Preface Abbreviations The Constitution and History The Communist Experience and Legacy Democratic Transition and Consolidation Constitution Making and Consensus Building Parliament and Democratic Politics The Executive: Dual or Fragmented? Government and the Mechanisms of Representation The Active Constitution in Practice Conclusion: The Polish Constitution as a Framework for Democracy Bibliography Index

Promotional Information

George Sanford's publications include "Poland: The Conquest of History". "Building Democracy", "Historical Dictionary of Poland", "Democratization in Poland", "The Solidarity Congress 1981", "Military Rule in Poland" and "Polish Communism in Crisis".

About the Author

GEORGE SANFORD is a Reader in Politics at Bristol University where he has taught since 1966. A leading academic specialist on Eastern Europe and Poland his publications include Poland: The Conquest of History, Building Democracy, Historical Dictionary of Poland, Democratization in Poland, The Solidarity Congress 1981, Military Rule in Poland and Polish Communism in Crisis.

Reviews

'An excellent book for undergraduates, graduates, scholars, an anyone seriously interested in Poland.' - L. K. D. Kristof, Choice