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PublisherRoutledge

ISBN-100415538483

ISBN-139780415538480

eBay Product ID (ePID)167654981

Product Key Features

Number of Pages640 Pages

Publication NameRussian Politics and Society

LanguageEnglish

SubjectPolitical Ideologies / Communism, Post-Communism & Socialism, General

Publication Year2020

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science

AuthorRichard Sakwa

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight16 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width6.8 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number5

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2020-009579

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"Richard Sakwa is one of the most perceptive observers of the Russian scene. He not only presents the facts in a comprehensive and engaging fashion but embeds these in lucidly elaborated theory that enables us to make sense of what he is explaining. This fifth edition is a welcome update of what has become the standard textbook on contemporary Russian politics." - Graeme Gill, University of Sydney, Australia. "In this new edition of his classic study, Professor Sakwa has once again provided us with the definitive textbook on Russian Politics. This impressive text which covers all the key areas of Russian domestic and foreign policy, has been thoroughly revised and updated, and it now has a stronger focus on the Putin era. It will be essential reading for all teachers and students of Russian Politics." - Cameron Ross, University of Dundee, UK. "The latest edition of Russian Politics and Society is not simply updated but is notably up-to-date; it sets out the latest information and insights across its broad field. Beyond the provision of facts, its academic analysis takes the reader deeper than the snap-shots prevalent in much discussion of Russia today, as befits an author steeped in decades of studying Russia. Sakwa convincingly argues that today's Russia remains a country still in a state of post-Soviet transition." - Edwin Bacon, University of Lincoln, UK.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal320.9569

Table Of Content1. Approaches to Russian Politics 2. Soviet Communism and its Dissolution 3. The Disintegration of the USSR 4. Phoney Democracy, 1991-1993 5. Constitutionalism and the Law 6. Crime, Corruption and Security 7. The Executive 8. Party Development 9. Electoral Politics 10. The Legislature 11. National Identity and Nation Building 12. State Building and Ethno-federalism 13. Federalism and Segmented Regionalism 14. Russian Capitalism 15. Society and Social Movements 16. Cultural Transformation 17. Post-Soviet Eurasia between Fragmentation and Integration 18. Foreign Policy 19. Defence and Security Policy 20. Politics in Russia

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisFully 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., 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., Having been 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 the previous editions to provide a comprehensive and sophisticated analysis of Russian politics and society. This new edition continues the work of updating and revising, as well as incorporating the latest debates about Russian politics and analysing recent institutional and political developments. Above all, it will take into account the 2011-12 electoral cycle, and examine the prospects of the President elected at the end of the process. New to this edition: An evaluation of Medevev's leadership and the country's political performance under him & Putin More analysis of economic performance including discussion of the energy sector and pipeline politics Changes in Russian foreign policy since EU enlargement and Obama's Presidency as well as its relations with post-Soviet states 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 More material on Georgia, Chechnya and North Caucasus 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. This makes it the best available textbook on the subject and is essential reading for all those concerned with the fate of Russia, and with the future of international society.

LC Classification NumberJN6695.S28 2014