Chapter 1 Introduction: Modern Revolution in Perspective Chapter 2 Methodology, Etiology, and Dynamics Chapter 3 Histories of Democracy Chapter 4 The Power of Human Rights Chapter 5 The Quiddity of the Economy Chapter 6 The Gorbachev Phenomenon Chapter 7 Mass Media, Meaning, and Mobilization Chapter 8 The Role of Relative Deprivation Chapter 9 Acquiescence of the Military Chapter 10 Revolutionary Rehearsal and the Case(s) of China Chapter 11 Conclusion: Looking Back and Looking Forward Chapter 12 Appendix 1: Selected Chronology of Event Processes Chapter 13 Appendix 2: Charter 77 Declaration Chapter 14 Appendix 3: Hunger Strike Announcement Chapter 15 Bibliography Chapter 16 Author Biographical Sketch.