Russian government and politics : comparative government and politics / Eric Shiraev.

By:

Shiraev, Eric, 1960-

Material type:

TextSeries: Comparative government and politicsPublication details: London : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.Edition: Second edition revised and updatedDescription: xvii, 342 p. : ill. maps b&w ; 24 cmContent type:

text

ISBN:

9781137269584

Subject(s):

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

DDC classification:

320.947

Contents:

Pt. 1. Russia: continuity and change -- Ch. 1. Studying Russian government and politics -- Ch. 2. The roots: the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union -- Ch. 3. The Soviet transformation, 1985-91 -- Pt. 2. Institutions and elections -- Ch. 4. The executive branch -- Ch. 5. The legislative branch -- Ch. 6. The judicial branch and justice administration -- Pt. 3. Political behaviour, participation, and communication -- Ch. 7. Political parties -- Ch. 8. Presidential and parliamentary elections -- Ch. 9. Political communications and mobilization -- Pt. 4. Russian policies -- Ch. 10. Economic and business policies -- Ch. 11. Social policies: health, education, and housing -- Ch. 12. Foreign policy -- Ch. 13. Defense and security policies -- Ch. 14. Summary and conclusion.

Summary: A fully updated second edition of this innovative text that takes full account of the consequences of Putin's controversial return to the presidency in 2012. Clear factual coverage is enhanced by a range of learning aids that encourage students to develop critical thinking about key issues and theories.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	Marbella International University Centre Library	329.947 SHI rus (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	11544

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. 1. Russia: continuity and change --
Ch. 1. Studying Russian government and politics --
Ch. 2. The roots: the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union --
Ch. 3. The Soviet transformation, 1985-91 --
Pt. 2. Institutions and elections --
Ch. 4. The executive branch --
Ch. 5. The legislative branch --
Ch. 6. The judicial branch and justice administration --
Pt. 3. Political behaviour, participation, and communication --
Ch. 7. Political parties --
Ch. 8. Presidential and parliamentary elections --
Ch. 9. Political communications and mobilization --
Pt. 4. Russian policies --
Ch. 10. Economic and business policies --
Ch. 11. Social policies: health, education, and housing --
Ch. 12. Foreign policy --
Ch. 13. Defense and security policies --
Ch. 14. Summary and conclusion.

A fully updated second edition of this innovative text that takes full account of the consequences of Putin's controversial return to the presidency in 2012. Clear factual coverage is enhanced by a range of learning aids that encourage students to develop critical thinking about key issues and theories.

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