Understanding contemporary Russia
By: edited by Michael L. Bressler.
Contributors: Bressler, Michael L., 1962-
Series: Understanding; Understanding (Boulder, Colo.)
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Boulder
Language: eng
Number of pages: 423
ISBN-13: 9781588265869; 9781588265616
Subjects: Russia (Federation) -- Politics and government -- 1991-; Russia (Federation) -- Economic conditions -- 1991-; Russia (Federation) -- Social conditions -- 1991-; Russia (Federation) -- Civilization
Description: Understanding Contemporary Russia provides a thorough introduction to this complex country as it confronts the challenges of today?s interdependent world. Interdisciplinary in design, the book is intended for use as a core text in introductory survey and politics courses and also as a supplement in a variety of discipline-oriented courses. The authors draw on the best scholarship in their fields to provide sophisticated yet accessible treatments of subjects ranging from geography and history, to politics, economics, and international relations, to ethnicity, population movements, the environment, the role of women, religion, and literature and film. Numerous maps, photographs, and suggestions for further reading enhance the text.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction / Michael L. Bressler; title: Russia : a geographic preface / Denis J.B. Shaw; title: The historical context / Steven G. Marks; title: Politics / Michael L. Bressler; title: The economy / James R. Millar; title: International relations / Allen C. Lynch; title: Ethnicity and identity / Katherine E. Graney; title: Population, health, and migration / Timothy Heleniak; title: Environmental problems / Philip R. Pryde; title: Women in a changing context / Sarah L. Henderson; title: Religion / Olga Kazmina; title: Literature and film / Adele Barker; title: Trends and prospects / Michael L. Bressler.