PUBLICATIONS

"Democratizing capitalism? The political economy of post-communist transformations in Romania, 1989-2001", by Liliana Pop

A vast process of redistribution and redefinition of property rights in Romania has led in just over a decade to the emergence of a form of capitalism that preserves some of the aspirations for social justice and equality of the previous era. This book analyses the two major components of the post-communist transformations in Romania that account for this new form of capitalism: the reconstitution of politics as democratic politics and the replacement of the plan by the market as the mechanism for economic co-ordination. In spite of setbacks and reversals, a close examination of the institutional and cultural dimensions of these processes reveals that meaningful change has occurred and there are grounds for optimism as the country prepares to join the European Union. 

The book will appeal to readers interested in cultural aspects of post-communism, the politics and economy of Romania and Central and Eastern Europe, and EU enlargement.

Manchester University press
hb 0-7190-7094-5 £55.00
orders@nbninternational.com
http://www.manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk

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‘The EU and Romania: Accession and Beyond’
Published by The Federal Trust for Education and Research (www.fedtrust.co.uk), London: 2006

The volume, edited by Dr David Phinnemore, offers an overview of Romania’s road to the EU, including the accession negotiations, of Romania’s aspirations and expectations related to membership, and a sketch of Romania’s profile as a EU member-state. A wide range of contributors, both academics and practitioners, approach questions related to Romania’s policies, its relations with the EU, and the negotiations for accession leading up to the European Commission Report of September 2006. The book’s relevance is further enhanced by analyses of the impact that Romania’s accession will have on the neighbouring regions: the Black Sea and Russia, the Western Balkans and Turkey.

If you are interested in buying the book, please contact the Federal Trust for Education and Research (http://www.fedtrust.co.uk/default.asp?groupid=2)

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Buying a Property in Romania: An Insider's Guide
Published by Lean Marketing Press, www.bookshaker.com, London, November 2006

Alex Ionel Pintea is Romanian born and has lived in the UK for over 12 years. As a successful property investor in the UK and Romania, he offers a timely guide to a very promising market for UK property investors.
It covers important subjects such as: 
- the economic, political and legal climate in Romania
- key investment locations
- the risks of this uncharted territory 
- the buying process
- population trends
The book is informative, written in an easily readable format and avoids all of the spin and hard sell you get from companies trying to sell you investment property in this emerging market.

The book can be bought directly from the publisher at http://www.bookshaker.com from Amazon at http://www.amazon.co.uk


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If you have published a volume, article or academic paper (PhD thesis, essay or dissertation) related to Romania, or plan to do so, please let us know, by sending an e-mail to bianca.mina@roemb.co.uk.