Protest in Belgrade: Winter of DiscontentMladen Lazić Central European University Press, 1999 - 236 pages Protest in Belgrade addresses one of the most important social movements of this decade -- the civil and student peace demonstrations which took place in Belgrade during the winter of 1996/97. The demonstrations were the largest ever in history and attracted global media attention. This in-depth study of a society calling for democracy, is based on interviews with over 1000 civilians and students. The book analyses the empirical findings of the research and presents specific sociological data on matters such as class composition, political and social values, motivations and objectives. A chronology of events is also included. The book provides an abundance of valuable information for analysts of postsocialist transformation, researchers of social movements and social change and all those concerned with the tragic events in Southeast Europe. |
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Page 51
... objectives . The acknowledgement of results of the second round of local elections was considered the most impor- tant objective by 44 percent of respondents . Second in importance was the replacement of the existing political regime ...
... objectives . The acknowledgement of results of the second round of local elections was considered the most impor- tant objective by 44 percent of respondents . Second in importance was the replacement of the existing political regime ...
Page 64
... objectives and mo- tives of the demonstrators concur . They primarily sought the protection of their basic democratic rights , but they also largely believed that this would be possible only by changing the ruling regime . They looked ...
... objectives and mo- tives of the demonstrators concur . They primarily sought the protection of their basic democratic rights , but they also largely believed that this would be possible only by changing the ruling regime . They looked ...
Page 131
... objectives , demands and statements made in official communications which are formally backed by the legitimate leadership of the movement concerned ( if it exists ) or a group which initiates , organizes and seeks to channel the social ...
... objectives , demands and statements made in official communications which are formally backed by the legitimate leadership of the movement concerned ( if it exists ) or a group which initiates , organizes and seeks to channel the social ...
Contents
Potential for an Active Society | 33 |
General Character of the Protest and Prospects | 60 |
Citizens in Protest | 78 |
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