Putin's Russia Past Imperfect, Future Uncertain

Name: Putin's Russia Past Imperfect, Future Uncertain
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ISBN: 9780742530058

ISBN-10: 0742530051

ISBN-13: 9780742530058

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Dale R. Herspring, James F. Collins

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The second edition of Putin's Russia: Past Imperfect, Future Uncertain is completely updated and expanded to provide the most current and complete review of Russia under President Vladimir Putin available. New chapters include analysis of Putin's government during both headline news events like the Kursk disaster as well as foundation issues such as health and agriculture. Previous chapters have been updated and expanded to include events through 2003. This well-written and clearly organized text is required reading for anyone wanting to understand Russia today. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Book details

List price: $31.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/28/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Foreword



Preface to the Second Edition



Introduction




Politics



Putin and Democratization




Putin, the Duma, and Political Parties




State and Society



Putin and the Media




Putin and Culture




Putin, Demography, Health, and the Environment




The Economy



Putin and the Economy




Putin and Agriculture




Putin and the Oligarchs




Military and Security



Putin and Military Reform




Putin and Russia's Wars in Chechnya




Regional and Foreign Policy



Putin and the Regions




Putin and Russian Foreign Policy




Conclusion



Suggested Reading


Index


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