Politics in Russia FROM THE PUBLISHER
Politics in Russia is the first textbook describing politics in present-day Russia. It reviews and explains recent Russian history and outlines the emerging political battles within this emerging democracy. Thomas F. Remington provides vital insight into the changing character of the Russian political scene. This book features comprehensive and up to date coverage of all aspects of Russian politics, including coverage of the major political institutions, the recent Chechen war, and the crisis over economic reform.
SYNOPSIS
Remington (Emory U.) presents an introduction to the political processes and institutions of Russia's post-Soviet history. After a brief discussion of the collapse of the Soviet regime, he devotes separate chapters to the 1993 constitution, the nature of popular participation in politics, public beliefs and values, interest groups and parties, the political aspects of the economy, the legal system, and international affairs. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
Focusing on Russia's political institutions and processes since the end of the Soviet regime, Remington (Emory U.) identifies some of the forces affecting the development of the new system that has come into being, as well as the ways communist-era dynamics are influencing its evolution. The text covers events roughly through the middle of 2000. A central issue is the debate that has taken place in Russia and around the world following the country's economic depression of the 1990s. Remington presents the evidence and arguments about why things have turned out as they have, both economically and socially, and encourages readers to consider what, if anything, Russia's policy makers might have done differently. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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