The 'Cooperative' Mode of Dismantling Communism: From Groundbreaking to Ordinary

Kaminski, Antoni Z., Kaminski, Bartlomiej, Humanities Research

Introduction

Developments in Poland in January- June 1989 set the stage for the final breakdown of the Soviet hegemony in Europe, whereas the launching of the Balcerowicz stabilisation-cum-transformation program paved the way for establishing foundations for competitive markets in Poland and other postcommunist countries. Three historic events, each overshadowing the earlier one, heralded the change: 1) the decision of the Polish Communist Party in January to start round table negotiations with Solidarity, which amounted to formal recognition of the opposition by the communist government; 2) signing of the round table agreements on 5 April that outlined a series of measures to …

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Publication information: Article title: The 'Cooperative' Mode of Dismantling Communism: From Groundbreaking to Ordinary. Contributors: Kaminski, Antoni Z. - Author, Kaminski, Bartlomiej - Author. Journal title: Humanities Research. Volume: 16. Issue: 3 Publication date: September 1, 2010. Page number: 117+. © Not available. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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