Understanding Contemporary Russia

by Michael L. Bressler

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781626377523
Publisher:	Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	04/19/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	52 MB
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