Developments in Russian politics 9

The 9th iteration of this go-to textbook on contemporary Russian politics offers comprehensive and critical discussion of the country's most recent developments, providing substantive coverage of the key areas in domestic and foreign Russian politics. Ranging from established topics such as executive leadership, parties and elections, to newer issues of national identity, protest, and Russia and Greater Eurasia, it reflects the changing nature of Russian politics in a globalising world defined by ever-shifting balances of power. Building on the success of previous versions, Developments in Russian Politics 9 is an established text for modules on Russian politics. Its chapters can also be used as standalone or supplementary reading at various points throughout courses on comparative government and politics. Accessibly written, and compiled by an international team of specialists, it will appeal to both undergraduate and postgraduate students from across the world.

Politics in Russia / Richard Sakwa -- Presidency and executive / John P. Willerton -- Political parties / Ora John Reuter -- Parliamentary politics in Russia / Ben Noble -- National identity and the contested nation / Marlene Laruelle -- Protest, civil society and informal politics / Graeme B. Robertson -- Russia, media and audiences / Ellen Mickiewicz -- Assessing the rule of law in Russia / Kathryn Hendley -- A federal state? / Darrell Slider -- Managing the economy / Philip Hanson -- Inequality and social policy in Russia / Thomas F. Remington -- Russian foreign policy / Valentina Feklyunina -- Security, the military and politics / Bettina Renz -- Russia and its neighbours / Samuel Charap -- The continuing evolution of Russia's political system / Henry E. Hale.