- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
About this book
Why isn't the Baltic region like the Balkans? Why have the Baltic republics not experienced ethnic cleansing, border wars, authoritarian rule, and social chaos? Instead, peace, democracy, and market economies have taken root since the fall of communism. Walter C. Clemens, Jr. here uses complexity theory, which analyzes the role of self-organization in complex adaptive systems, to explain the 'Baltic miracle.' He argues that the theory is a vital tool for understanding the remarkable strides made by Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania since 1991 in coping with the transition to partnership with the new Europe. The Baltic peoples have adapted well to the demands of democracy, a market economy, and a constructive role in world affairs. The achievements of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in the past decade are the more amazing when considered against the hundreds of years they were dominated by Teutonic knights, Hanseatic merchants, Sweden, Russia, and the USSR. Clemens uses this history as a springboard to analyze how Balts self-organize today to meet the challenges of transition. One of the first books to apply complexity theory to a major sphere of world politics, The Baltic Transformed will provoke constructive debate with its ambitious and well-grounded analysis of not only Baltic developments but European security more generally. Despite its theoretical foundation, the book is written in a clear and accessible style that will make it invaluable for courses on comparative politics, political development, international relations, security, or transition studies.
Trusted by 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half title
- Title
- Dedication
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of Abbreviations
- List of Tables
- Empire, Self-Rule, and Interdependence in the Baltic Region: A Chronology
- Foreword
- Preface: Why the Baltic?
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Coping with Complexity: Alternative Explanations
- 2. Self-Organization versus Autocracy: Crusaders to Commissars
- 3. Nonviolent Revolution: How Three Davids Undermined Goliath
- 4. Creating Good Government: Who Won What When?
- 5. Self-Organization and Social Capital
- 6. Human Development: Winners, Losers, and the Internet
- 7. Integration: Coping with Ethnic Complexity
- 8. Energy for a New Life: From Dependency to Interdependence
- 9. Tigers on the Baltic: Can the Small Be Fit?
- 10. Russia: Threat or Partner?
- 11. Enhancing Baltic Security: NATO and Other Options, 2000–2010
- 12. Baltic Fitness, European Security, and International Relations: What Does Complexity Theory Explain?
- Selected References
- Index
- About the Author
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access The Baltic Transformed by Walter C. Clemens Jr. in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politics & International Relations & Politics. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.