Fully revised and updated to reflect the considerable changes in
Russia over the last decade, the fifth edition of this classic text
builds on the strengths of previous editions to provide a
comprehensive and sophisticated analysis of Russian politics and
society. The new edition incorporates the latest debates about Russian
politics, analysing recent institutional and political developments,
and examines the electoral cycle and prospects of the president
elected at the end of the process. New to this edition: an evaluation
of Putin’s leadership and the country's political performance under
him; updated election results and demographic, social, ethnic/national
statistics to include results of the 2010 census; changes in the party
system, to electoral legislation and to the composition of parliament
as well as the relationship between the executive and legislature;
coverage of the constitutional changes and governmental appointments
under the various prime ministers; more analysis of economic
performance including discussion of the energy sector and pipeline
politics; changes in Russian foreign policy since EU enlargement, its
relationship with NATO since the ‘reset’, as well as its relations
with post-Soviet states; assessment of the military reforms and
security and defence policy; debates over the question of democracy in
Russia today, the nature of the system, and its future prospects.
Written in an accessible and lively style, this book is packed with
detailed information on the central debates and issues in Russia’s
difficult transformation. An unrivalled textbook on the subject it is
essential reading for all those concerned with the fate of Russia, and
with the future of international society.
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ISBN
9781000097764
Publisert
2020
Utgave
5. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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