Putin's Russia : past imperfect, future uncertain / edited by Stephen K. Wegren.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wegren, Stephen K., 1956- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952-.

Political and social views.

Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-.

Russia (Federation).

Politics and government.

Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952---Political and social views.

Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich.

Physical Description:

viii, 363 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]

Summary:

Now in a thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated edition, this classic text provides the most authoritative and current analysis available of the challenges facing Putin as he resumes the presidency. Leading scholars explore the daunting domestic and international problems confronting Russia today. Evaluating the regime's continued efforts to rebuild a country once on the verge of collapse, the contributors consider a comprehensive array of economic, political, foreign policy, and social issues. Well written and clearly organized, this text is an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to understand contemporary Russia. Book jacket.

Contents:

Preface to the sixth edition

Introduction: Putin's challenges / Stephen K. Wegren

Part I. Domestic politics : Political leadership / Richard Sakwa ; Parliament and the dominant party regime / Thomas F. Remington ; Regional politics / Nikolai Petrov and Darrell Slider ; The role of law / Kathryn Hendley ; Civil society and protest / Alfred Evans ; The media / Maria Lipman

Part II. The economy and society : Population trends / Timothy Heleniak ; Economic policy / Pekka Sutela ; Crime and corruption / Louise Shelley ; Gender and politics / Janet E. Johnson and Alexandra Novitskaya

Part III. Russia and the world : Foreign policy and relations with the US / Andrei P. Tsygankov ; Relations with the European Union / Jeffrey Mankoff ; Energy / Kathleen Hancock and Taylor Lane ; Nationalism and food security / Stephen K. Wegren and Alexander M. Nikulin ; Military reform / Dale Herspring.

Notes:

Previously published under title: Return to Putin's Russia. 2013.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781442239173

1442239174

9781442239180

1442239182

OCLC:

918590084