Now in a thoroughly revised; expanded; and updated edition; this classic text provides the most authoritative and current analysis available of contemporary Russia and the challenges facing Vladimir Putin and his successor; Dmitri Medvedev. Leading scholars offer a full-scale reassessment of Putin's leadership; exploring Russia's ongoing daunting domestic and international concerns. Evaluating the regime's continued efforts to rebuild a country once on the verge of collapse; they consider a comprehensive array of economic; political; and social issues; along with Putin himself; whose popularity has remained high despite his authoritarian approach. The contributors conclude that Putin's influence will continue to be felt for years to come; not only because he remains powerful in his new post as prime minister; but because he laid the groundwork for dealing with the many problems still confronting Russia. Only by understanding these challenges-and Putin's previous efforts to deal with them-will it be possible to understand the rhetoric and actions of his successor. Clearly written and organized; this text is an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to understand Russia today.
#842484 in Books Rowman Littlefield Publishers 2004-12-10Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.96 x .65 x 5.90l; .84 #File Name: 0742542238296 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Good StartBy Big Sistah PattyI enjoyed the book and would encourage my folks to read it. It is so hard to get an unbiased history of Denmark Vesey. I am looking for African descened historians to give me an accurate picture.Considering the author isn't a black historian; he gives a pretty; fair and balanced view of Denmark. I believe the truth is a problem for many people; but I am relatively satisfied this book.It is beyond belief that some folks would have a problem with enslaved humans rising up and slaughtering thoe with their foot on their necks. These same people don't seem to having a problem with the the whites slaughtering; maiming; and raping; terrorizing and working to death the Africans. Go figure!I highly recommend.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. so good for a non specialist readerBy PennyFascinating book about a little understood American leader. And it's readable and not too long; so good for a non specialist reader.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Denmark Vesey's fascinating life and horrific death come to lifeBy Debbie the LibrarianThis is a highly readable; well-researched book about the slave rebellion planned by Denmark Vesey. Although this rebellion seems to be relatively unknown to many people interested in the antebellum period of the deep south; it is an important event that had a devastating impact on how slaves were treated in the south. The bibliography and footnotes are quite extensive. No serious scholar or history buffs.
