Federalism, Democratization, and the Rule of Law in Russia

by Jeffrey Kahn

Overview

How has Russia's political elite struggled to build a federal system of government out of the rubble of the Soviet empire? This ground-breaking book examines the public debates, official documents, and political deals that built Russia's federal house, and analyzes the strength of its troubled foundation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199246991
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	08/15/2002
Pages:	340
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 6.10(h) x 1.30(d)

Table of Contents

IntroductionFederal TheorySoviet 'Federalism'Gorbachev's Federalism ProblemThe Process of Federal TransitionInter-Governmental Relations Under Yeltsin's New FederalismFederal Effects on Transitions in Russia's RepublicsThe Federal Reforms of Vladimir PutinConclusion

Editorial Reviews

"Jeffrey Kahn brings an exemplary combination of academic expertise to this meticulously researched and comprehensive analysis of the three overarching themes of Russian political development encapsulated in the title of his book."—Slavic Review

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