Lithuania’s Quest for Self-Determination

Thomas Andrew Bryer is professor of public administration at the University of Central Florida and in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities at Kaunas University of Technology. Paulina Budrytė is researcher and lecturer at Kaunas University of Technology. Eglė Vaidelytė is full professor, vice-dean for studies and a member of research group “Civil Society and Sustainability” at Kaunas University of Technology. Eglė Butkevičienė is full professor of Sociology and head of Committee for Political Science, Sociology and Public Governance Study Programs at Kaunas University of Technology. Rimantas Rauleckas is associate professor and a member of “Public Governance” research group at Kaunas University of Technology. Jolanta Vaičiūnienė is head of the Municipal Training Centre and member of the research ground "Civil Society and Sustainable Development" at Kaunas University of Technology.

Introduction: The Lithuanian Paradox—Opportunity for Her People, Emigration from Her Municipalities

Part I: Emigration: Causes, Consequences, and Municipal Responses

Chapter 1: Causes of Emigration—Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives

Chapter 2: Municipal Responses to Emigration—Dealing with Emigration

Part II. The Case of Lithuania—Historical Perspective

Chapter 3: History of Lithuania: Summary from Early Times to Today and Beyond

Chapter 4: Population Trends in Lithuania from a Historical Perspective

Part III: Contemporary Emigration Causes, Consequences, and Municipal Responses in Lithuania

Chapter 5: Profiles and Intentions of Lithuanians to Emigrate

Chapter 6: Emigration as a Civic Concern

Chapter 7: Emigration as a Loyalty Concern

Chapter 8: Municipal Responses to Emigration

Part IV: Final Reflections

Conclusion: Conclusion and Recommendations for Municipalities