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June 11, 2026Open Access
An Aborted Democracy?: The Hungarian Experience
Key Points
To analyze the social transformations in Hungary following the collapse of late state socialism and its implications for democracy.
Literature review of contemporary Hungarian society
Synthesis of social change themes from the late state socialism era
Analysis of democratic processes in relation to social changes
Identifies significant social shifts impacting democracy in Hungary
Demonstrates a relationship between political transformations and societal attitudes
Highlights challenges faced by democracy in the context of historical social legacies
Abstract
Contemporary Hungarian Society: Social Changes in Hungary from Late State Socialism, by Tibor Valuch, London and New York, Routledge, 2025, £136, 336 pp. (Hardcover), ISBN: 978-1-032-35163-6From th...