The dynamics of Russian politics : a short history
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The dynamics of Russian politics : a short history
（Contributions in political science, no. 337）
Greenwood Press, 1994
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-223) and index
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Description
This work focuses on problems of economic development, modernization, effective control, and possible democratic evolution of Russia. It is intended to bring the study of Russian politics into the mainstream of political science, and it assumes no previous knowledge on the part of the reader. Fundamental questions about the nature of political, economic, and social development are addressed. It examines and explains the incapacity of the Soviet system to deal with problems of modernization, including establishing and maintaining a political order, economic growth, and legitimacy. The work emphasizes dynamic relationships and changes.
Table of Contents
- Preface The Establishment of Empire: The Tsarist Cycle Revolution and Disintegration of Empire Establishing Control: The Lenin Years Consolidation of Power and Reconstruction Centralization of Control Experimentation, De-Stalinization, and Dissent The Search for Political Stability and Order Stagnation Reform and the Loss of Legitimacy I Reform and the Loss of Legitimacy II The Economic Crisis Dissolution of the Soviet Union Transformation or Collapse I: Control over the Center Transformation or Collapse II: The Economy
- Transformation or Collapse III Prospects for Democratic Transformation Selected Bibliography Index
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