Introduction: The Lessons of 1989 for Sociological Theory
Piotr Sztompka
 

• Part I Theorizing Post-Communism


Chapter 1 1989 and After: Meanings, Explanations, Lessons
Göran Therborn

Chapter 2 Transition as a Topic for Sociological Analysis
Jacques Coenen-Huther

Chapter 3 Post-Transitology or is there any Life after Transition?
Mira Marody
 

• Part II Applying Certain Theories


Chapter 4 Sociology on Trial: the Challenge of Transformation Risks
Nikolai Genov

Chapter 5 Social Systems without Indigenous Features? A Contribution to Neo-Modernization Theory
Mojca Novak

Chapter 6 Theories of Transition: Is there any Room for Rational Choice Theory?
Bruno Grancelli

Chapter 7 Becoming of Political Sociology in Russia: The First Steps
Elena Zdravomyslova
 

• Part III The Focus on Culture


Chapter 8 Nationalism and Collective Interests: Pitfalls of the Citizenship Development after the Collapse of Communism
Grazyna Skapska

Chapter 9 Transformations of Public Sphere and Changing Role of the Media in Post-Communist Society
Marju Lauristin

Chapter 10 Democracy and Public Opinion Research: The Lessons of the Polish Transformation
Antoni Sulek
 

• Part IV The Focus on Space


Chapter 11 Territorial Decentralization: A Stumbling Block of Democratic Reforms en East-Central Europe
Michal Illner

Chapter 12 What's after the Nation State? An Attempt at Sociological Prophecy
Hieronim Kubiak