Russia And Development: Capitalism, Civil Society And The State
by Charles Buxton /
2014 / English / PDF
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Unique and insightful, this book takes a look at Russia’s
development through the Tsarist and Soviet periods. Rather than
make the more familiar comparisons between Russia and the West,
Russia and Development focuses on political and social mobilization
in adjacent Central Asia. It examines the role of local government
and civil society in development, as well as popular responses to
the policies of Putin and Medvedev aimed at modernizing Russia and
forging a new Eurasia alliance in Russia’s 'development
neighbourhood'. The book uses local sources and case studies to
pose important questions about the role of empire, revolution,
nationalism and democratization in the twenty-first century. With
unique insider knowledge, Charles Buxton ultimately places Russia’s
current development model in an international context, where Russia
is increasingly becoming a competitor to Western-led development
practices.
Unique and insightful, this book takes a look at Russia’s
development through the Tsarist and Soviet periods. Rather than
make the more familiar comparisons between Russia and the West,
Russia and Development focuses on political and social mobilization
in adjacent Central Asia. It examines the role of local government
and civil society in development, as well as popular responses to
the policies of Putin and Medvedev aimed at modernizing Russia and
forging a new Eurasia alliance in Russia’s 'development
neighbourhood'. The book uses local sources and case studies to
pose important questions about the role of empire, revolution,
nationalism and democratization in the twenty-first century. With
unique insider knowledge, Charles Buxton ultimately places Russia’s
current development model in an international context, where Russia
is increasingly becoming a competitor to Western-led development
practices.
Essential reading for anyone interested in the region or
development thought and practice.
Essential reading for anyone interested in the region or
development thought and practice.
