Russian Politics and Society | 
 enlarge | Author: Richard Sakwa
Publisher: Routledge
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 551258
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
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Pages: 585
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 6.8 x 1.4
ISBN: 0415415284
Dewey Decimal Number: 320.947
EAN: 9780415415286
ASIN: 0415415284
Publication Date: May 6, 2008
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Having been fully revised and updated to reflect the considerable changes in Russia, the fourth edition of this classic introduction to Russian politics and society builds on the strengths of the previous editions to provide a comprehensive and sophisticated analysis. New to this edition: - updating of all statistical data including the 2002 census, regional and national election results and the composition of parliament
- more analysis of the executive and the legislative
- discussion of the development of civil society and the problems of democratic consolidation
- fuller examination of the policy-making process and policy problems
- details on economic performance under Putin, including more discussion of the energy sector and pipeline politics
- latest developments in the Chechnya conflict
- more on foreign policy issues such as Russia’s relationship with NATO and the EU after enlargement, Russia’s relations with other post-Soviet states and the problem of competing ‘near abroads’ for Russia and the West.
Russian Politics and Society will be essential reading for students of Russian and Soviet politics, sociology, Eastern European politics, and politics and international relations in general.
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 Excellent reading ! More than just a study ! December 30, 2000
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It is rare to find academic books which comply with academic rigour, filled with information, data and opinions, and yet which are enjoyable to read. But this book is an exception, like most writings by Richard Sakwa. By inserting some curious historical facts into the studies, and even anecdotes, and by utilizing very refined and enriched vocabulary, the author makes the reading most enjoyable and fascinating, making it a pleasure to read the book - even for those who are just forced to study it out of their tutors' advice, like myself at University ! Wondeful reading, whether or not you are a Russia expert or just interested. The style somewhat resembles that of Tibor Szamuely, also another great writer in this field.
 Good for a textbook, a solid source of information March 29, 2000
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have used this book in my class on modern Russian politics. It is a comprehensive and thematically well-rounded monograph, dealing with subjects from political structure to economy to national identity to foreign policy. In its depth of coverage, it is much more than a regular textbook. Textbooks are often simplistic or lopsided, Sakwa's book is not. I particularly like Sakwa's grounding of politics in broader societal trends, political culture and history. It might be rather heavy on undergraduates in its scope and attention to the detail. Other than that, I have no serious criticisms to raise. I would definitely recommend the book to anyone with genuine interest in Russia as a country and as a political entity. It's a good choice for a textbook, most observations are still valid and relevant for the post-Yeltsin era.
 It is a comprehensive but biased book July 12, 1999
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
Although it gives a good account about Russian politics and society, Sakwa is a fierce anti-communist and the book is completely written from this perspective.
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