| Edition |
Eighth edition. |
| Description |
vi, 448 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Part I: Domestic politics : Chapter 1: Vladimir Putin in historical context / Darrell Slider -- Chapter 2: Political leadership / Richard Sakwa -- Chapter 3: Regional politics / Nikolai Petrov and Darrell Slider -- Chapter 4: The rule of law / Kathryn Hendley -- Chapter 5: Civil society and social movements / Alfred B. Evans Jr. and Elizabeth Plantan -- Chapter 6: The media / Maria Lipman -- Part II: The economy and society : Chapter 7: Economic policy / Laura Solanko and Pekka Sutela -- Chapter 8: Crime and corruption / Louise Shelley -- Chapter 9: Gender and politics / Janet Elise Johnson and Alexandra Novitskaya -- Chapter 10: Putin's food policy / Stephen K. Wegren -- Part III: Russia and the world : Chapter 11: Russia's relations with the United States / Maria Snegovaya -- Chapter 12: Relations with former Soviet republics / Darrell Slider -- Chapter 13: Relations with the European Union / Jeffrey Mankoff -- Chapter 14. Russia-China relations / Jeanne L. Wilson -- Chapter 15: Energy / Stefan Hedlund -- Chapter 16: The military / Bettina Renz. |
| Summary |
"This classic text provides an authoritative and current analysis of contemporary Russia. Leading scholars explore the daunting domestic and international problems Russia confronts, considering a comprehensive array of economic, political, foreign policy, and social issues"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Russia (Federation) -- Politics and government -- 1991-
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Russia (Federation) -- Foreign relations.
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Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952- -- Political and social views.
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Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952- (OCoLC)fst00444788
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Diplomatic relations. (OCoLC)fst01907412
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Political and social views. (OCoLC)fst01353986
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Politics and government. (OCoLC)fst01919741
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Russia (Federation) (OCoLC)fst01262050
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| Chronological Term |
Since 1991
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| Added Author |
Slider, Darrell, editor.
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Wegren, Stephen K., 1956- editor.
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| ISBN |
9781538148679 hardcover |
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1538148676 hardcover |
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9781538148686 paperback |
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1538148684 paperback |
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9781538148693 electronic publication |
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