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Presents a variety of experiences of civil society, looking at representation, participation and power relations in countries such as the Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, and the Caucasus area. This work is a combination of 'insider' perspectives of regional experts and the 'outsider' views of international experts.

About the Author

Ayse Ayata is Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Center For Black Sea and Central Asia at the Middle East Technical University, Ankara. Ayca Ergun is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the Middle East Technical University. Isil Celimli is at the Department of Sociology, Columbia University, New York.