Waiting For Reform Under Putin and Medvedev [electronic resource] /
Jonson, L.editor.
White, S.editor.
In September 2009 Dmitrii Medvedev unveiled the term that was to become the defining objective of his presidency: 'modernization.' The contributors to this book, drawn from the leading scholars in Russian affairs, focus on the contested nature of the concept of modernization and the obstacles that arose in attempting to carry it out.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. I. The challenge of modernization in Russia -- pt. II. Characteristics of the Russian system -- pt. III. Piecemeal reform under Putin and Medvedev -- pt. IV. Challenges and risks of modernization -- pt. V. Reflections in early 2012.
In September 2009 Dmitrii Medvedev unveiled the term that was to become the defining objective of his presidency: 'modernization.' The contributors to this book, drawn from the leading scholars in Russian affairs, focus on the contested nature of the concept of modernization and the obstacles that arose in attempting to carry it out.
Europe—Politics and government.
Political science.
United States—Politics and government.
European Politics.
Political Science.
US Politics.