Czechoslovakia

This work by Janusz Bugajski should be considered mandatory reading for any student of Eastern Europe. The anatomy of the dissident movement of Czechoslovakia--its scope activities affiliations at home and abroad--has been well documented and presented in a lucid manner. The author has also accumulated an impressive amount of facts dates and documents. Failures and successes of Charter 77 as well as its future prospects are described in a very balanced manner. It is an important study by a well-informed and self disciplined researcher and expert on Eastern Europe. It will be a great assistance to those interested in recent developments within the Soviet orbit. Jan Novak Consultant on Eastern Europe