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Politics Society and the economy in contemporary Poland

An Introduction

This book has been designed as a guide for foreigners studying in Poland. The preparation of such a book for this particular kind of recipient represents a much-needed and valuable initiative, as there are considered to be far too few publications of this kind. For this book offers in an understandable and digestible form basic information on the past and present of Poland, with particular emphasis put on the areas of policy, society and the economy. A volume designed in such a way can serve students of both the social sciences and other fields, as they seek a better understanding of the country in which they find themselves, within the framework of an academic exchange. It should be emphasized that all three parts here are on a high professional level, hence there is no doubt as to the presence here of specialists in the given fields, who have nevertheless made every effort to ensure that issues presented are accessible and understandable, as well as being carefully selected to ensure a good and wide-ranging outline of socio-political and economic issues in Poland. It thus remains for me to reemphasize the high professional level of this book, and the achievement it represents in and of itself, as well as in the way it meets a sore market need for an item of this kind.

Foreword

Chapter 1
Politics in Poland - framework, actors and relations
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Historical background
1.3. Politics since 1991
1.4. The legal framework underpinning Poland‘s political system
1.5. Local and regional government
1.6. Political elites and party politics in Poland
1.7. Electoral behaviour
1.8. Conclusion
Further readings

Chapter 2
Polish society in the process of change
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Historical factors determining the development of Polish society
2.3. The dynamics of the demographic changes in Polish society
2.4. The social structure of Polish society
2.5. Cities and rural areas in the process of change
2.6. Civil society
2.7. The customs, worldview and lifestyles of Polish people
2.8. Conclusions

Chapter 3
The dynamics of changes in the Polish economy after 1989
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Historical background, and inheritance
3.3. Economic transformation in Poland after 1989
3.4. Economic development and international competitiveness of the Polish economy
3.5. The labour market
3.6. Public finances
3.7. International trade and foreign investment
3.8. Membership of the European Union
3.9. Conclusions

Bibliography
Notes on the Authors
Index

220 pages, Paperback