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Developments in Russian Politics 7 by Richard Sakwa (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDuke University Press
ISBN-100822344777
ISBN-139780822344773
eBay Product ID (ePID)71769099
Product Key Features
Number of Pages336 Pages
Publication NameDevelopments in Russian Politics 7
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
SubjectWorld / Russian & Former Soviet Union, Russia & the Former Soviet Union, World / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science, History
AuthorRichard Sakwa
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight18.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2009-040034
Reviews" Developments in Russian Politics 7 is an excellent book and will be valuable to specialists and students who want to understand the framework and trends of Russian politics under Putin and Medvedev." - Alan Holiman, Russian Review, Praise for Developments in Russian Politics 6 : “One of the best collections on the post-USSR period of Russia. It contains deep insight into the intricacies of Russian life. Skillfully and clearly written, this book is a worthy contribution to contemporary scholarship.�-Y. Polksy, Choice, "[T]his work is a comprehensive guide to modern Russia and recommended for all readership levels." - Y. Polsky, Choice, Praise for Developments in Russian Politics 6 : "One of the best collections on the post-USSR period of Russia. It contains deep insight into the intricacies of Russian life. Skillfully and clearly written, this book is a worthy contribution to contemporary scholarship."-Y. Polksy, Choice, Praise for Developments in Russian Politics 6 : "One of the best collections on the post-USSR period of Russia. It contains deep insight into the intricacies of Russian life. Skillfully and clearly written, this book is a worthy contribution to contemporary scholarship."--Y. Polksy, Choice
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal947.086
Table Of ContentList of Maps, Tables, Figures ix Preface xi Notes on the Contributors xiii List of Abbreviations xviii Glossary xix 1. Politics in Russia / Richard Sakwa 1 2. Semi-presidentialism and the Evolving Executive / John P. Willerton 20 3. Parliamentary Politics in Russia / Thomas F. Remington 43 4. Elections and Voters / Michael McFaul and Kathryn Stoner-Weiss 62 5. Russia's Political Parties and their Substitutes / Henry E. Hale 81 6. Russian Society and the State / Alfred B. Evans Jr. 99 7. The Media and Political Communication / Sarah Oates and Gillian McCormack 118 8. Legal Reform and the Dilemma of Rule of Law / Gordon B. Smith 135 9. Reforming the Federation / Cameron Ross 152 10. Politics in the Regions / Darrell Slider 171 11. Managing the Economy / Philip Hanson 188 12. Social Policy / Nick Manning 206 13. Russian Foreign Policy / Margot Light 225 14. The Military, Security and Politics / Jennifer G. Mathers 245 15. Classifying Russia's Politics / Stephen White 263 Guide to Further Reading 283 References 290 Index 313
SynopsisLeading experts provide succinct, up-to-date overviews of various aspects of politics and government in contemporary Russia., Developments in Russian Politics 7 brings together specially commissioned essays by leading experts to present a wide-ranging assessment of politics in contemporary Russia, including the election and inauguration of Dmitri Medvedev as president and Vladimir Putin's appointment as prime minister in the spring of 2008. The contributors provide succinct overviews of Russia's executive leadership, parliamentary politics, elections, political parties, media and political communication, regional politics, economy, social policy, foreign policy, and defense and security. Clearly and accessibly written, Developments in Russian Politics remains the first-choice introduction to politics in the world's largest nation. Contributors . Alfred B. Evans, Henry E. Hale, P. Hanson, Margot Light, N. Manning, J. Mathers, Michael McFaul, Sarah Oates, Thomas F. Remington, C. Ross, Richard Sakwa, Darrell Slider, G. Smith, Stephen White, John P. Willerton
LC Classification NumberDK510.763.D48 2010
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