Contemporary Russia

(Paperback, 3rd ed. 2014)

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The third edition of Contemporary Russia is fully revised to provide a comprehensive introduction to the society, politics and culture of one of the most important countries in global affairs today. The author details Russia's historical background as well as the nation's current concerns and distinctive features in this accessible analysis.

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Review of the first edition: "[A]n excellent introductory text...well-informed, up-to-date and clearly written...authoritative in its command of both detail and perspective, over a wide range of topics...it would be hard to imagine a better short introduction to Russia's society and the contemporary Russian state." - Phil Hanson, Slavonica

Author Bio

Edwin Baconis Reader in Comparative Politics at Birkbeck College, USA. He has written widely on contemporary Russia, and has served as an adviser for the Foreign Affairs Select Committee of the House of Commons.