Kevin McDermott is Senior Lecturer in Political History at Sheffield Hallam University, UK.
“This new book on communist Czechoslovakia reveals the extent to which we have moved away from the passions of the Cold War to analyses founded on archives rather than ideologies. ... This book would serve well for anyone seeking an entry point into the complex world of Soviet-style communism in post-war Europe.” (David Gerlach, European History Quarterly, Vol. 48 (3), July, 2018)
“This book should serve as the definitive introduction to the period for all newcomers, as well as an indispensable reference for country experts.” (Kieran Williams, SEER - Slavonic and East European Review, Vol. 94 (3), July, 2016)
“McDermott’s work should inspire further research into people’s understanding of, and relationship to, Czechoslovak Communism over time. In addition to being a first-rate introductory text for graduate students and advanced undergraduates, McDermott’s impressive book has neatly consolidated an agenda for scholars in the field.” (Chad Bryant, Journal of Modern History, Vol. 90 (2), June, 2018)