Slovenia's Transition

Slovenia's Transition: From Medieval Roots to the European Union details and analyzes the history of the process of Slovenia's transformation from a socialist, self managed, political-economic system to that of a capitalist, democratically regulated, market system. The book reveals the economic development of Slovenia as it transformed. Bogomil Ferfila explores the transformation of institutions through the development of corporatism. It also delves into the political and economic integration of Slovenia with the European Union. The book evaluates the 'gradualist' policy measures taken to transform the economy and the supporting economic transition of the post communist states. This successful transition led to its accession to the E.U. among the first tier of applicant countries. Followed by Slovenia becoming the first of the new members to assume the Presidency of the E.U. Through its careful historical analysis, this book illustrates the incredible changes that have taken place in Slovenia through politics, finances, and international relations.

ISBN 0739136305   Pages 216 ISBN13 9780739136300 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 522 Publisher Lexington Books   Published in Lanham, MD Imprint Lexington Books   Height (mm) 239 Format Hardback   Width (mm) 161 Publication date 22 Jun 2010   Spine width (mm) 20 DEWEY 949.73   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22

		Preface
		Contributors
1		Themes in Bacterial Pathogenic Mechanisms		3
		Introduction by J.E. Prescott		3
		Basic Steps in Pathogenesis Continue to Provide a Sound Foundation by J.E. Prescott		3
		Concepts of Virulence are Being Refined by J.E. Prescott		6
		Host Bacteria Communication is Critical by J.E. Prescott		7
		Pathogenesis in the Post-Genomic Era by J.E. Prescott		10
		Evolution of Pathogens The Path Traveled May Provide Insights into the Road Ahead by J.E. Prescott		11
2		Subversion of the Immune Response by Bacterial Pathogens by J.E. Prescott		15
		Introduction by P.E. Shewen		15
		Subversion of Innate Immune Responses by P.E. Shewen		16
		Subversion of Adaptive Immunity by P.E. Shewen		25
		Conclusion by P.E. Shewen		28
3		Evolution of Bacterial Virulence by P.E. Shewen		33
		What are Pathogens and How do They Emerge? by P. Boerlin		33
		Bacterial Fitness and Virulence by P. Boerlin		35
		Sources of Genetic Diversity, Population Structure, and Genome Plasticity by P. Boerlin		36
		Pathogenicity Islands by P. Boerlin		37
		Bacteriophages and Their Role in Pathogen Evolution and Virulence by P. Boerlin		38
		Illustrations of Virulence Evolution by P. Boerlin		39
		Conclusion by P. Boerlin		45
4		Streptococcus by P. Boerlin		51
		Introduction by J.F. Timoney		51
		Streptococcus agalactiae by J.F. Timoney		53
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Slovenia's Transition is the first comprehensive, accessible account of that country's transition from a minor republic in the former Yugoslavia to an independent nation in the European Union. Richly detailed and clearly written, it provides a compelling account of the economic, political and social challenges that confront the emerging democratic countries of Europe. It is a must read for those interested in Slovenian politics as well as for students of European political integration. -- Cornell W. Clayton, editor of Political Research Quarterly Slovenia's Transition is a first rate anaylsis of Slovenia's economic development, from the earliest times to its acceptance to the EU in 2004. The authors, Bogomil Ferfila and Paul Phillips are acknowledged experts in the field and this book demonstrates the range and depth of their expertise. The book has a remarkably compact but impressive review of Slovenia's development in the Yugoslav Federation, but concentrates mainly on the problems of transition since independence. It has strong sections on labor relations, monetary policy, fiscal policy and the political economy of the transition. It is an excellent piece of work and should be required reading for scholars of transitional economies. -- John Loxley, University of Manitoba

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