Russian government and politics :
Shiraev, Eric, 1960-
Russian government and politics : comparative government and politics / Eric Shiraev. - Second edition revised and updated. - London : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. - xvii, 342 p. : ill. maps b&w ; 24 cm. - Comparative government and politics . - Comparative government and politics .
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.
9781137269584
Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-
320.947
Russian government and politics : comparative government and politics / Eric Shiraev. - Second edition revised and updated. - London : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. - xvii, 342 p. : ill. maps b&w ; 24 cm. - Comparative government and politics . - Comparative government and politics .
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.
9781137269584
Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-
320.947