Czechoslovakia and Eastern Europe in the Era of Normalisation, 1969–1989

Kevin McDermott is Professor Emeritus of Modern East European History at Sheffield Hallam University. Matthew Stibbe is Professor of Modern European History at Sheffield Hallam University. They have jointly edited five previous volumes of essays on post-1945 Eastern Europe.

“Czechoslovakia and Eastern Europe in the Era of Normalisation, 1969–1989 is the editors’ fourth such volume, and perhaps their best yet. This is because the volume’s authors deftly balance the stifling aspects of normalization with the varied colorful experiences of those living in the era. In this, the book succeeds in its mission … . Such a revolution in historical collaboration guarantees a bright future for the field.” (Zachary Doleshal, Austrian History Yearbook, July 12, 2023)

• 1 Czechoslovakia and Eastern Europe in the Era of Normalisation, Matthew Stibbe and Kevin McDermott.- 2 Building the Normalisation Panorama, 1968-69, James Krapfl.- 3 The Ideological Face of Normalisation: Socialist Modernity and the             'Quiet Life', Michal Pullmann.- 4 The Leadership of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia during Normalisation: Stability and Change, Martin Štefek.- 5 An Uncommon Course: Normalisation in Slovakia, Adam Hudek.- 6 The Czechoslovak Security Service during Normalisation: The Appearance of Success, Kieran Williams.- 7 Twenty Years in Shades of Grey? Everyday Life during Normalisation Based on Oral History Research, Miroslav Vaněk.- 8 Gendering Normalisation: Citizenship in Czechoslovakia during Late Communism, Celia Donert.- 9 Shaping ‘Real Socialism’: The Normalised Conception of Culture, Jan Mervart.- 10 The 'City of Shoes' under Normalisation: Local Politics and Socio-Economic Trends in Gottwaldov after 1968, Vitězslav Sommer.- 11 Friendship under Occupation: Soviet-Czechoslovak Relations and Everyday Life after the 1968 Invasion, Rachel Applebaum.- 12 Normalisation across Borders: Official Cooperation and Contacts between East Germany and Czechoslovakia, 1969-80, Matthew Stibbe.- 13 Fragile Friendship: Polish-Czechoslovak Labour Force Cooperation, in the Normalisation Era, Ondřej Klípa.- 14 A Different Socialism: Czechoslovak Normalisation and Yugoslavia, Ondřej Vojtěchovský and Jan Pelikán.