From amateur revolutionaries to professional politicians: The transformation of the Romanian political elite, 1990-2004
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The reconstitution of the Romanian political elite, and its change alongside and in interaction with changes throughout the social, political, and economic system is examined, focusing on the social characteristics and personal biographies of the members of the Romanian Parliament. The results show a transformation of the profile and strategies of parties and their representatives towards professionalization of their political performance and a more coherent intertwining of their economic interests with the political game.
Publication Name: International Journal of Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-7659
Year: 2006
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Professionalism again: Polish sociology in the late '90s
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The study of intersystemic transition in Poland is becoming the focus of new empirical and theoretical interest. Several publications seek to analyse the transformation of Polish society following the collapse of communism, with some being co-operative ventures with Western academics, demonstrating the internationalization of social science. The psychological aspects of Poland's search for democracy and the free market is well-analysed in 'Social Structure and Personality' by Slomczynski, Janicka, Mach, and Zaborowski.
Publication Name: Contemporary Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0094-3061
Year: 1997
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Political elite in transformation: Unexpected dimensions of formation and activity
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The concept of political elite denotes a large stratum of politicians who are systematically involved in making politics on the national level and who "make a living of politics" that is they are "professional politicians" in Weberian sense. Data from the empirical research are discussed to substantiate the claim that the Polish political stratum is deficient and its performance does not produce the expected results, in particular in legislation and government functioning.
Publication Name: International Journal of Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-7659
Year: 2004
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