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PostCommunist Mafia State: The Case of Hungary,Used
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In an article in 2001 the author analyzed the way Fidesz, the party on government for the first time then, was eliminating the institutional system of the rule of law. At that time, many readers doubted the legitimacy of the new approach, whose key categories were the 'organized overworld', the 'state employing mafia methods' and the 'adopted political family'. Critics considered these categories metaphors rather than elements of a coherent conceptual framework. Ten years later Fidesz won a twothird majority in Parliament at the 2010 elections: the institutional obstacles of exerting power were thus largely removed. Just like the party, the state itself was placed under the control of a single individual, who since then has applied the techniques used within his party to enforce submission and obedience onto society as a whole. While in many postcommunist systems a segment of the party and secret service became the elite in possession of not only political power but also of wealth, Fidesz, as a latecoming new political predator, was able to occupy this position through an aggressive change of elite. The actions of the postcommunist mafia state model are led by the logic of power and wealth concentration in the hands of the clan. But while the classical mafia channeled wealth and economic players into its spheres of interest by means of direct coercion, the mafia state does the same by means of parliamentary legislation, legal prosecution, tax authority, police forces and secret service. The new conceptual framework is important and timely not only for Hungary, but also for other postcommunist countries subjected to autocratic rules.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Post-Communist Mafia State: The Case of Hungary'? A: The main theme of the book examines how the Fidesz party has transformed Hungary into a post-communist mafia state, focusing on the concentration of power and wealth within a single political entity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Post-Communist Mafia State: The Case of Hungary' is Bálint Magyar.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 10, 2016.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as New.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: This book is aimed at readers interested in political science, particularly those studying post-communist regimes and governance in Hungary.
- Q: Does the book include any critical analysis? A: Yes, the book includes a critical analysis of the political changes in Hungary under the Fidesz party and discusses the implications for democracy and rule of law.
- Q: What makes this book relevant today? A: The book is relevant as it provides insights into the mechanisms of autocratic governance, which can apply to other post-communist countries facing similar challenges.
- Q: Are there any key terms or concepts introduced in the book? A: Key terms include 'mafia state', 'organized over-world', and 'political family', which are used to describe the political dynamics in Hungary.