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