Civic and Uncivic Values in the Czech Republic

Sabrina P. Ramet is Professor Emerita of Political Science at the Norwegian University of Science & Technology, Norway. Vladimir Ðorđević is Assistant Professor in the Department of Territorial Studies of the Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies of Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic.Christine M. Hasenstab is a retired attorney who also worked as an Adviser in the EU Grants Office at the Norwegian University of Science & Technology, Norway.

• Part 1: Values & the system.- Chapter 1. The Czech Republic:  A flawed democracy- An  introduction (Sabrina P. Ramet).- Chapter 2.  Czech Values in the Czech Republic in a European context (Petra Raudenská and Jaroslava Pospíšilová).- Chapter 3.  Czech politics at a crossroads? (Elisabeth Bakke).- Part 2: Education, Media, & Culture.- Chapter 4.  The Czech Media Landscape in the Post-Transformation Stage:  Main Trends and Problems (Jaromír Volek).- Chapter 5.  Dealing with the Past – The History Textbook (Oldřich Tůma).- Chapter 6.  Civic Values in the Films of Jan Hřebejk and Petr Jarchovský (Herbert J. Eagle).-  Part 3: Gender And Civil Society.- Chapter 7.  The Political Participation and Representation of Czech Women since 1989 (Vladimir Ðorđević).- Chapter 8. Feminism in the Czech Republic (Sharon Wolchik).- Chapter 9.  With or Without You:  Ideas of Citizenship Driving or Deactivating Participation in Czech Collective Action (Jiří Navrátil and Ondřej Císař).- Chapter 10.  Anti-Semitism in the Czech Republic (Eva Taterová).- Part 4: Conclusion.- Chapter 11.  The Importance of Civic Culture – Conclusion (Vladimir Ðorđević and Sabrina P. Ramet).

“This is a well-structured and thoroughly researched book … . The contributors, each an expert in their respective fields, bring a wealth of knowledge and a variety of perspectives that enrich the overall narrative. … Notable for its balanced approach combining empirical data with theoretical insights, it successfully bridges the gap between academic research and practical implications, making it relevant for scholars, policymakers and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of value transformation and democratic development in the Czech Republic.” (Katarzyna Dośpiał-Borysiak, Europe-Asia Studies, December 16, 2024) “This new book is a worthy contribution to our understanding of the state of democracy in Czechia because it focuses on different yet essential issues. … it is a per­fect springboard for anyone who wants to get accurate and up-to-date information. Even a Czech Republic specialist or enthusiast will find valuable information and inspiration to ask further questions about how Czech politics is impacted by the set of values and attitudes shared by the majority of Czech citizens.” (Vít Hloušek, Czech Journal of Political Science, Issue 3, 2022)