Russian politics : the post-Soviet phase / Donald D. Barry. [electronic resource]

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barry, Donald D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

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

Russia (Federation).

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

Soviet Union.

Post-communism--Russia (Federation).

Post-communism.

Democracy--Russia (Federation).

Democracy.

Constitutional law--Russia (Federation).

Constitutional law.

Political culture--Russia (Federation).

Political culture.

Russia (Federation)--Forecasting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 250 p. )

Place of Publication:

New York : P. Lang, c2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"This book analyzes the evolution and operation of political institutions in Russia from its emergence from the shadow of the disintegrating Union of Soviet Socialist Republic through its first decade as an independent state. Emphasizing structures and problems, the main topics treated are constitutional development, presidential-parliamentary relations, electoral politics, the party system, and the search for a workable federalism, including descriptions of principal people and events."--Jacket.

Contents:

1. The USSR

From Quasi-Totalitarian State to More Open Politics

2. From Open Politics to Collapse

3. Russia and the Near Abroad

4. Evolution of Russian Political Institutions: 1991-1993

5. The Constitution: Foundation for the Rule of Law?

6. Political Parties and Elections: Underdeveloped Politics

7. Operation of the Major Political Institutions

8. Social Problems and the New Russian Economy

9. Russia's Hard Road Toward Democracy

App. A. The Constitution of the Russian Federation

App. B. Chronology, 1985-2000.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

ISBN:

0-8204-4414-6