Local politics and democratisation in Russia
by Cameron Ross

With articles by a high quality set of contributors including Darrell Slider and Vladimir Gel'man, this title explores the increasingly authoritarian character of Putin's rule, especially in his second term since 2004.
DemocratizationPolitics and governmentLocal governmentAuthoritarianismCentral-local government relationsFederal governmentRussia (federation), politics and governmentLocal government, soviet unionStaff authorPOLITICAL SCIENCECivics & CitizenshipAdministration centrale