Central European Papers, 2020 (vol. 8), issue 2

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Central European Papers 2020, 8(2)  

The concept of populism and its meanings in Hungary

prof. Dr. Ádám RIXER, Ph.D.

Central European Papers 2020, 8(2):9-28 | DOI: 10.25142/cep.2020.004  

The present study attempts to define and outline the international and the Hungarian meaning of the concept of the phenomenon populism, which has been researched extensively in contemporary political science, jurisprudence and other social sciences.  The primary method to approach the topic is by reviewing the international and specifically Hungarian specialist literature. We intend to define the relevant scientific problems, create our own definition and prepare a catalogue of practical problems, specifically for current Hungarian issues regarding the topic. Twelve areas (aspects) are presented, revealing their impact on civil society and confirming...

Defensive Measures Adopted by Czechoslovak Authorities in Reaction to Danger Posed by Nazi Germany during Years 1935 - 1937

doc. PhDr. Soňa GABZDILOVÁ, CSc., doc. Mgr. Milan OLEJNÍK, PhD.

Central European Papers 2020, 8(2):29-44 | DOI: 10.25142/cep.2020.005  

Submitted paper is mapping measures enacted by Czechoslovak government during period of years 1934–1937 as a reaction to aggressive policy of Nazi Germany. Attention is given toproceedingsaimedat increaseoffightingabilityof Czechoslovak Army such as fieldmilitary exercises improvement of organization structure and elaboration of defensive operations in response to possible German attack. Focus is placed on defense construction works protecting boundaries, namely along western region of state. The paper is endeavoring to provide, in a concise fashion, a picture of struggle of Czechoslovak political leaders and military to prepare CSR to be able...

Theoretical and methodological discussion on social and cultural memory
in international perspective

dr hab. Grzegorz NYCZ

Central European Papers 2020, 8(2):45-64 | DOI: 10.25142/cep.2020.006  

The  following text is centered on theory and methodology of memory studies in international perspective. The text explains the differences between focus and scope of various approaches to memory studies, those relying mostly on collective experience, those discovering cultural memory and the approach centered on the social dimension of the latter. The aim of the paper is to give a short introduction to key research accomplishments in the area of memory studies and to present short account on the critically disputed important international cases of high importance of memory in world politics. The paper presents various methodological paths to study...

Regulation of special legal order in Hungary - Constitutional options in the shadow of the COVID crisis -

Dr. István SIMICSKÓ

Central European Papers 2020, 8(2):65-80 | DOI: 10.25142/cep.2020.007  

States often try to find a way of dealing with social problems and crises by legal institutions. The regulations of special legal order occupy a unique place among the general constitutional rules of the Hungarian legal order. The need of introducing special legal order means that Hungary is in a situation which requires special legal instruments from the state in order to return to the normal operation of the country determined by the normal legal order as soon as possible. The fact that the freely elected legislative power, the National Assembly determines the content and form of the cases when a deviation becomes possible from the general rules...

Examining Public Social Responsibility (PSR) through digital responsibility

Dr. habil. Balázs Benjámin BUDAI, PhD., Mátyás GÁSPÁR

Central European Papers 2020, 8(2):81-98 | DOI: 10.25142/cep.2020.008  

The megatrends of the digital age, changes in competitive culture, and the dimensions of sustainable development have redefined the concept of social value and its interrelated duties, including the identity of the parties that are responsible for undertaking such actions. These trend spirals bring to the forefront the unavoidability of individual and community actions; supporting – and in some cases, coordinating these actions – is the duty of the state/ local government. Social integration has been noted in a diverse selection of documents for quite a long time; digital inequality (and consequently the digital catchup effort)...

Iván BÁBA – Iván GYURC SÍK – Gy. Csaba KISS
Közép-Európa magyar szemmel [Central Europe 2020. A Hungarian Perspective].

Balázs Szilágyi

Central European Papers 2020, 8(2):101-105  

Kőszeg: Felsőbbfokú Tanulmányok Intézete (iASK) 2020, 188 pages.ISBN 978-615-5742-20-0, ISSN 2498-5635