| The Reincarnation of Russia: Struggling with the Legacy of Communism, 1990-1994 Contributor(s): Löwenhardt, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0822316064 ISBN-13: 9780822316060 Publisher: Duke University Press OUR PRICE: $94.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 1995 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Russia & The Former Soviet Union |
| Dewey: 947.086 |
| LCCN: 94-38510 |
| Lexile Measure: 1470 |
| Series: History; 38 |
| Physical Information: 256 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Russia |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In The Reincarnation of Russia, John L wenhardt presents the first in-depth analysis of the initial and crucial stages of Russia's new statehood. He examines Russia's recent turbulent history--beginning with the explosive Declaration of State Sovereignty in June 1990, through the adoption of the Yeltsin constitution in the elections of December 1993 and concluding with the early months of 1994. His analysis of Russia's struggle with the vestige of Soviet Communism and the attempt to create a more democratic form of government offers crucial insight into one of the critical turning points in contemporary history. Building on analysis of the failure of the Soviet system, L wenhardt compares the emergence of Russia as a newborn state with other countries that have undergone transitions from authoritarianism toward democracy. Although it is often claimed that Russia is a unique case, the author argues that the lessons of other nations are relevant to the Russian situation. In conjunction with this comparative analysis and with consideration of the significance of the communist and Russian past, L wenhardt discusses political and economic developments--including both foreign and domestic policy concerns--in Russia over the last four years. He provides a better understanding of the Russian condition and a guarded optimism regarding the ongoing process taking place in Russia today. The Reincarnation of Russia will be welcomed by scholars with specialized interests in the democratization of Russia, political leaders, journalists, and general readers concerned with the global impact of Russia's changing status. |