Developments in Russian Politics (Paperback)  | Released: 20 Jun 2005

Russia has a new parliament and a new president, and the shape of its future political life remains uncertain. Taking the elections of 1999 and 2000 as their starting point, the contributors to Developments in Russian Politics 5 describe the institutional framework of the post-Yeltsin system and examine the policy choices that confront the Putin administration. This completely revised edition includes new discussions of such topics asmedia and political communication, crime and corruption, and Russia's continuing search for a 'national idea.' Other sections cover elections and electoral procedures, parties and organized interests, as well as economic, social, and foreign policy About The Author: Writers often use elements of their own personalities to craft their most-enduring characters, and Stephen White has certain done so in creating fellow-clinical psychologist Dr. Alan Gregory. However, White s electrifying series of crime thrillers aren t likely to be mistaken for autobiographies anytime soon. Table Of Contents: List of Figures and TablesPrefaceNotes on the ContributorsList of AbbreviationsGlossary of Terms1. From Communism to Democracy? / Stephen WhitePart One: The Framework of Government2. The Presidency: From Yeltsin to Putin / John P. Willerton Jr.3. Parliamentary Politics in Russia / Thomas F. Remington4. Elections and Voters / Matthew Wyman5. Parties and Organized Interests / Richard Sakwa6. Russian and the Rule of Law / Gordon B. Smith7. From Federalization to Recentralization / James Hughes8. Politics in the Regions / Darrell SliderPart Two: Patterns of Public Policy9. Economic Policy under Yeltsin and Putin / William Tompson10. Health and Health Care Policy / Judith Shapiro11. Foreign Policy / Alex PravdaPart Three: Current Issues12. Crime and Corruption / Louise Shelley13. Politics and the Media / Sarah Oates14. Values and the Construction of a National Identity / Vera TolzPart Four: Conclusion15. Russian Democratization in Comparative Perspect