On the classical theories of non-democratic regimes and their usefulness in examining Eastern Europe 1944-1989

Abstrakt

This study examines the classical theories of non-democratic regimes from the perspective of their possible qualifications as well as practical applicability. The main aim of this paper is to back up these classic conceptions of political science, show their theoretical meaning and usefulness in practice.

Klíčová slova

• totalitarianism
• authoritarianism
• quasi-totalitarianism
• Eastern Europe 194-1989