Pelinka, Anton 1941-

Austria : out of the shadow of the past by Anton Pelinka ( Book )
6 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 448 libraries worldwide
This book describes and analyzes the many faces of Austria, past and present. Anton Pelinka comes to terms with the myriad perceptions of Austria: the legacy of the Austria of the Habsburgs, which dominated Central Europe until World War I; the Austria of Hitler, from which sprouted Nazism; post-1945 Austria, much less spectacular than earlier eras, but more predictable; and the Austria of today, struggling with its role within Europe as a small country on the eastern fringe of Europe's sphere of prosperity.

Social democratic parties in Europe by Anton Pelinka ( Book )
11 editions published between 1980 and 1983 in 3 languages and held by 436 libraries worldwide

The Haider phenomenon in Austria ( Book )
6 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 257 libraries worldwide

The Austrian party system ( Book )
6 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 244 libraries worldwide

The challenge of ethnic conflict, democracy, and self-determination in Central Europe by Dov Ronen ( Book )
5 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 236 libraries worldwide

Politics of the lesser evil : leadership, democracy, & Jaruzelski's Poland by Anton Pelinka ( Book )
4 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in German and English and held by 221 libraries worldwide

Austrian historical memory & national identity ( Book )
5 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and held by 219 libraries worldwide

Austria in the new Europe ( Book )
4 editions published between 1992 and 1993 in English and held by 210 libraries worldwide

Democracy Indian style : Subhas Chandra Bose and the creation of India's political culture by Anton Pelinka ( Book )
3 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 206 libraries worldwide
"As a nation India is very old. It has deep roots in its pre-colonial history, but it is also a product of Western-style democracy, which has shaped and even created the nation. Democracy Indian Style focuses on the Indian factors underlying its successful democracy by describing and analyzing the life of Subhas Chandra Bose, who competed with Nehru for the role of Gandhi's heir, and his impact on India before and after Independence." "Democracy Indian Style gives one answer to the Indian enigma of how democracy succeeds by describing the working of the Indian constitution, the weakness of the party system, and the specifics of Indian elections. The focus on Bose provides the second explanation. The author descibes Bose's rise to the leadership of the Indian National Congress in the 1930s, his attempt to combine an economic leftist outlook with an extremely pragmatic foreign policy, his failure to get serious help from Nazi Germany, his success with the Japanese war lords - and his tragic end in August 1945. Democracy Indian Style is a timely exploration of the roots of Indian democracy, and will be of interest to political scientists, historians, and students of India."--BOOK JACKET.

The Kreisky era in Austria ( Book )
5 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in English and held by 187 libraries worldwide
The Kreisky Era in Austria, spanning the years 1970 to 1983, is dedicated to one of the country's greatest statesmen of the postwar period. Bruno Kreisky survived Viennese anti-Semitism, and came to dominate postwar Austrian politics. His career spans the turmoil that has confounded Austrian history throughout the twentieth century. Through his Middle East, detente, and third world initiatives, Kreisky achieved world-class status as a statesman during the cold war. These chapters provide the first scholarly assessment of the Kreisky era. Contributors cover a variety of issues in Austrian politics and many aspects of Kreisky's career. Pierre Secher analyzes Kreisky's paradoxical relationship with Jews and Israel. Otmar Holl traces the Austrian's brilliant and controversial career in foreign policy. Peter Ulram demonstrates how deeply Kreisky transformed Austria with his policies of modernization, secularization, and liberalization. Oliver Rathkolb shows how American presidents since Truman have both admired and detested the bold and creative initiatives emanating from Vienna. Susan Howell and Anton Pelinka compare American and European populist right-wing politics, putting David Duke and Jorg Halder in their respective political contexts. The new "forum" section presents heated debates on the future of Austrian neutrality and the 1955 State Treaty. The "forum" will become a regular feature in this series. Included in this comprehensive volume are review essays, book reviews, and a summary of Austrian politics in 1992. The Kreisky Era in Austria will be of interest to foreign policy analysts, historians, and scholars of Central European politics.