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Politics in Russia / Thomas F. Remington.
LIBRA JN6695 .R46 2008
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Remington, Thomas F., 1948-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-.
- Russia (Federation).
- Politics and government.
- Constitutional history--Russia (Federation).
- Constitutional history.
- Soviet Union--Politics and government.
- Soviet Union.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 270 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
- Edition:
- Fifth edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Pearson Longman, [2008]
- Summary:
- Highly regarded for its comprehensive coverage, up-to-date scholarship, and comparative framework, Politics in Russia is an authoritative overview of Russia's contemporary political system and its recent evolution. Thomas Remington, a leading country specialist, focuses on four areas of change-state structure, regime, economics, and identity-to offer a context for analyzing the transition from the Soviet era to the post-Soviet era. Emphasizing the intersection of politics and economics and the tension between authoritarian and democratic trends, this text helps students explore the complexities and ambiguities of Russian politics today.
- New to the Fifth Edition: Analysis of President Putin's strengthening of state power and its compatibility with economic growth, Discussion of the role of oil and gas in Russia's economy and politics, including a comparison with other major oil-exporting countries, Additional coverage on the development of Russia's civil society and emerging authoritarian trends in the state's relations with non-governmental organizations, Examination of Russia's effort to dominate its Eurasian neighbors and its relationship with the West.
- Contents:
- State and regime in Russia
- The Soviet system and its demise
- Russia's constitutional order
- Political participation and recruitment
- Ideology and political culture
- Interest groups and political parties
- State and market in Russia's economic transition
- Politics and law
- Russia as regional superpower.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780205586028
- 0205586023
- OCLC:
- 145431788
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