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. INDICE: PART I. RUSSIA: CONTINUITY AND CHANGE Introduction: How do we study government and politics of Russia? The Roots: The Russian Empire and the Soviet Union The Soviet Transformation (1985-1991) PART II: RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS The Executive branch The Legislature PART III: POLITICAL BEHAVIOR AND PARTICIPATION Political Parties and Elections The Mass Media PART IV: RUSSIAN POLICIES Economic Policies Foreign Policy Domestic Security and Defence Social Policies: Social Security, Health, and Education Conclusion
- ISBN: 978-0-230-23586-1
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 360
- Fecha Publicación: 07/05/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés