Developments in Russian politics 7
By: edited by Stephen White, Richard Sakwa and Henry E. Hale.
Contributors: White, Stephen, 1945-; Sakwa, Richard.; Hale, Henry E., 1966-
Publisher: Duke University Press; Duke University Press Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Durham [NC]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 316
ISBN-13: 9780822344599; 9780822344773
Subjects: Russia (Federation) -- Politics and government -- 1991-
Other titles: Developments in Russian politics seven
Description: Developments in Russian Politics 7 brings together specially commissioned essays by leading experts to present a wide-ranging assessment of politics in contemporary Russia, including the election and inauguration of Dmitri Medvedev as president and Vladimir Putin's appointment as prime minister in the spring of 2008. The contributors provide succinct overviews of Russia's executive leadership, parliamentary politics, elections, political parties, media and political communication, regional politics, economy, social policy, foreign policy, and defense and security. Clearly and accessibly written, Developments in Russian Politics remains the first-choice introduction to politics in the world's largest nation.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 290-312) and index.
Table of contents: title: Politics in Russia / Richard Sakwa; title: Semipresidentialism and the evolving executive / John P. Willerton; title: Parliamentary politics in Russia / Thomas F. Remington; title: Elections and voters / Michael McFaul and Kathryn Stoner-Weiss; title: Russia's political parties and their substitutes / Henry E. Hale; title: Russian society and the State / Alfred B. Evans, Jr.; title: The media and political communication /  Sarah Oates and Gillian McCormack; title: Legal reform and the dilemma of rule of law /  Gordon B. Smith; title: Reforming the Federation / Cameron Ross; title: Politics in the regions / Darrell Slider; title: Managing the economy / Philip Hanson; title: Social policy / Nick Manning; title: Russian foreign policy / Margot Light; title: The military, security and politics / Jennifer G. Mathers; title: Classifying Russia's politics / Stephen White.