Russian government and politics

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Russian government and politics

Eric Shiraev

(Comparative government and politics)

Palgrave Macmillan, 2010

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 310-326) and index

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Description

An up-to-date new text with a wide range of pedagogical features that takes full account of the dramatic changes in Russian politics under Putin and Medvedev providing clear factual coverage and encouraging students to develop critical thinking about key issues and theories.

Table of Contents

PART I. RUSSIA: CONTINUITY AND CHANGE Studying Russian government and politics The Roots: The Russian Empire and the Soviet Union The Soviet Transformation (1985-1991) PART II: INSTITUTIONS AND ELECTIONS The Executive Branch The Legislative Branch The Judicial Branch and Justice Administration PART III: POLITICAL BEHAVIOR, PARTICIPATION, AND COMMUNICATION Political Parties Presidential and Parliamentary Elections Political Communications and Mobilization PART IV: RUSSIAN POLICIES Economic and Business Policies Social Policies: Health, Education, and Housing Foreign Policy Defense and Security Policies Summary and Conclusion

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