TY  - BOOK
AU  - Shiraev,Eric
TI  - Russian government and politics: comparative government and politics 
T2  - Comparative government and politics
SN  - 9781137269584
U1  - 320.947 
PY  - 2013///
CY  - London
PB  - Palgrave Macmillan
KW  - Russia (Federation)
KW  - Politics and government
KW  - 1991-
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
ER  -