The Challenge of Revolution: Contemporary Russia in Historical Perspective

ISBN-13: 9780199241507 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 392 str.

Vladimir Mau; V. A. Mau; Irina Starodubrovskaya

Opis

Providing a challenging and controversial explanation of the recent events in Russia, this volume examines the causes, processes, and consequences of Russia's political development. Drawing on and criticizing the existing literature, the book shows how the recent Russian experience can cast light on general theories of revolution and comparative political developments. Also, it includes unique interviews with four leaders of the Russian transformation--Mikhail Gorbachev, Alexander Yakovlev, Yegor Gaidar, and Gennadii Burbulis--as well as the personal experience of the authors who were deeply involved in the practical process of Russian transformation.

Recenzje

There is much here with which to argue, for the authors are, as they are well aware themselves, simultaneously engaged in a large number of theoretical and political arguments. The strength of this outstanding book is not that the authors win them all but that the argument is always robust, sophisticated and stimulating.

O autorze

Irina Starodubrovskaia, Deputy Director of the Foundation for Enterprises' Restructuring and Financial Institutions Vladimir Mau, Director of the Russian Government Working Centre for Economic Reform