Developments in Russian Politics 4

Download or read book Developments in Russian Politics 4 written by Stephen White and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developments in Russian Politics 4 examines the political system that has developed since the breakup of the USSR in 1991. But, unlike the previous editions of this study of Soviet and post-Soviet matters, this fourth edition places its emphasis squarely upon postcommunist Russia. The editors have gathered a distinguished group of international scholars for this project, to participate in both the addition of new chapters and the updating and revision of existing materials. Contributors focus upon the extent to which Russia has made the transition not just from communist rule but to a form of government that for the first time gives Russians a degree of influence over the leaders who speak in their name. Individual chapters address such issues as elections and voting behavior, health care policy, women and public life, presidential power, and the politics of human rights.