Latvia in Transition [Paperback]

The book presents the most relevant and essential aspects of Latvia's history, politics, economics and society.During its post-Soviet reconstruction Latvia has become a role model in macroeconomic stabilization and democratization. This study provides the material necessary to understand present-day Latvia and its transition from a dependent Moscow-dominated Soviet Republic.During its post-Soviet reconstruction Latvia has become a role model in macroeconomic stabilization and democratization. This study provides the material necessary to understand present-day Latvia and its transition from a dependent Moscow-dominated Soviet Republic.During its post-Soviet reconstruction Latvia has become a role model in macroeconomic stabilization and democratization. Latvia in Transition provides the material necessary to understand present-day Latvia. The author examines the main events, processes and problems of this country during the period of transition from a dependent and Moscow-dominated Soviet Republic to an independent and also interdependent state. The book presents the most relevant and essential aspects of Latvia's history, politics, economics and society.1. Introduction; 2. Historical residues and impact on present day politics; 3. The Latvian national rebirth; 4. Regaining independence; 5. Economics and reform; 6. Demography, language and ethnic relations. ...Latvia is a success story, and Dreifelds describes well the deep, popular attachment to independence, the reawakening of civil society, now thick with a rich variety of organizations, and the rapid growth of new commercial enterprises. Foreign Affairs