The Helsinki Effect by Daniel C Thomas
The author argues that the Helsinki Final Act (1975) transformed East-West relations and provided a common platform around which opposition could mobilize. This text counters those who believe international norms do not affect domestic political change, and explains why and how they matter.
"This engaging book argues that human rights norms mattered more than geo-political power or economics in ending the Cold War"--Foreign Affairs "Thomas's work is valuable for a number of reasons. First, it serves as an excellent analysis of the emergence of the Helsinki process and its interpretation in the west and east. In addition, Thomas reminds us of the ways in which this language became an important part of the dissident movement and the emergence of civil society across the Soviet bloc. Finally, Thomas uses this discussion to challenge traditional thinking on international relations and the role of ideas, seeking to apply these lessons more broadly to the field."--Patrick O'Neil, Slavic Review
Daniel C. Thomas is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago. During 1998-99, he was Jean Monnet Fellow at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy. He has coedited three books on international security issues.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691048598 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691048592 |
| Title | The Helsinki Effect |
| Author | Daniel C Thomas |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2001-08-05 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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