The Dynamics of Russian Politics: A Short History - Hardcover

by Barbara B. Green (Author)

This work focuses on problems of economic development, modernization, effective control, and possible democratic evolution of Russia. It is intended to bring the study of Russian politics into the mainstream of political science, and it assumes no previous knowledge on the part of the reader. Fundamental questions about the nature of political, economic, and social development are addressed. It examines and explains the incapacity of the Soviet system to deal with problems of modernization, including establishing and maintaining a political order, economic growth, and legitimacy. The work emphasizes dynamic relationships and changes.

Author Biography

BARBARA B. GREEN is Professor of Political Science at Cleveland State University, where she has held many administrative posts including Vice Provost, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Director of the General Education Program. Dr. Green has been a Visiting Professor at Ljubljana University, and an associate with the Russian Research Center at Harvard. She has also been a faculty member at Wellesley College. Her present academic specialization is Russian and Central/Eastern European politics.