In this book, the authors explore the complex nature of change in five former communist countries: Russia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and East Germany. The authors consider: Educational change as a process rather than as a event A comparison of such changes against a model for educational change developed by Michael Fullan for understanding large-scale educational reform Analysis of issues at the national level where the original impetus for change has occurred. With contributors from countries affected by such changes, this book provides an insight into the process of educational change as a result of revolution rather than evolution. It will be of great interest to academics and researchers of educational change and those involved with educational reform. It will also interest those looking at comparative education models and postgraduate students focussing their studies on issues of educational change and reform.