Dissolution : sovereignty and the breakup of the Soviet Union / Edward W. Walker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Walker, Edward W.

Series:

Soviet bloc and after

The Soviet bloc and after

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sovereignty.

Soviet Union--Politics and government--1985-1991.

Soviet Union.

Politics and government.

Physical Description:

x, 203 pages : map ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield ; Berkeley, Calif. : Berkeley Public Policy Press, [2003]

Summary:

In December 1991, the Soviet Union passed into history as a legal entity, breaking apart into 15 successor states. This clear and convincing book explains why. It emphasizes the critical role of Soviet ethno-federalism, as well as the normative claims and legitimizing myths of Soviet nationality policy. Institutional constraints and legitimizing myths, Walker argues, empowered the anti-union opposition even in republics where it had limited popular support. He also shows how they helped bring about an outcome the full dissolution of the USSR that surprisingly few desired.

Contents:

Sovereignty, federalism, and Soviet nationality policy

Perestroika and the parade of sovereignties

Sovereignty for the autonomies

Multiple sovereignty and the new union treaty

Sovereignty as independence.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-192) and index.

ISBN:

0742524523

0742524531

OCLC:

51305974