Understanding Contemporary Russia, 2nd ed. / Edition 2

by Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.

Overview

Russia today is in many ways different from the country portrayed a decade ago in the first edition of Understanding Contemporary Russia. With an upsurge of both national pride—despite a struggling economy—and civil society activism, with a palpable tension between the support for democratic values and the intense desire for political stability, with an increased role in world politics that puts Putin in the headlines almost daily, contradictions and complexities abound. These contradictions, complexities, and much more are captured in this new edition. The authors provide sophisticated yet accessible introductions to the country’s history, domestic politics, economy, foreign policy, society, and culture. The result is a well-grounded exploration of the realities of contemporary Russia. CONTENTS: •Introduction—M.L. Bressler. •Russia: A Geographic Preface—D.J.B. Shaw. •The Historical Context—S.G. Marks. •Politics—M.L. Bressler. •The Economy—W. Pyle. •International Relations—A.C. Lynch. •Ethnicity, National Identity, and Multiculturalism—K.E. Graney. •Population, Health, and Migration—T. Heleniak. •Russia’s Environment and Environmental Movement—L.A. Henry. •Women in a Changing Context—S.L. Henderson. •Religion—O. Kazmina. •Literature and Film—A. Barker. •Trends and Prospects—M.L. Bressler.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781626377110
Publisher:	Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	04/30/2018
Series:	Understanding: Introductions to the States and Regions of the Contemporary World
Edition description:	2nd edition
Pages:	447
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Michael L. Bressler is professor of political science at Furman University.

Editorial Reviews

A great background reader for those looking for a quick and fairly complete evaluation of the many sides of Russia.

Walter G. Moss

Praise for the previous editions:

Choice

A solid and insightful introduction to Russia.... thoughtful and balanced.... [It is] a valuable addition to Russian studies.

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