comparative government and politics Shiraev, Eric 1960- creator text bibliography enk 2013 Second edition. monographic eng Eng

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xvii, 342 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. With a wide range of pedagogical features that takes full account of the dramatic changes in Russian politics under Putin and Medvedev, this text provides clear factual coverage of the government and politics of the Russian Federation. Russia: continuity and change. Studying Russian government and politics -- The roots: the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union -- The Soviet transformation, 1985-91 -- Institutions and elections. The executive branch -- The legislative branch -- The judicial branch and justice administration -- Political behavior, participation, and communication. Political parties -- Presidential and parliamentary elections -- Political communications and mobilization -- Russian policies. Economic and business policies -- Social policies: health, education, and housing -- Foreign policy -- Defense and security policies -- Summary and conclusion. Eric Shiraev. Includes bibliographical references and index. Rusia (Federación) Política y gobierno 1991- Politics, Practical Russia (Federation) Russia (Federation) Politics and government 1991- 338 JN 6531 S558r 2013 9781137269591 (hbk.) 2013388740 DLC 140501 20230410103815.0 118733 eng