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Contemporary Russia as a Feudal Society: A New Perspective on the Post-Soviet Era
Shlapentokh, Vladimir; Woods, Joshau
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Description for Contemporary Russia as a Feudal Society: A New Perspective on the Post-Soviet Era
hardcover. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 480.
The book offers a theoretical discussion of the feudal model and a preliminary application of the model to post-Soviet Russia. In addition to a review of the feudal model as an ideal type, the author explains the analytical benefits of drawing comparisons between countries and across historical contexts. Specifically, contemporary Russia is compared to Western European countries during the Middle Ages and to the Soviet period in Russian history. The book is devoted to illuminating the most important political, social and economic characteristics of contemporary Russian society.
The book offers a theoretical discussion of the feudal model and a preliminary application of the model to post-Soviet Russia. In addition to a review of the feudal model as an ideal type, the author explains the analytical benefits of drawing comparisons between countries and across historical contexts. Specifically, contemporary Russia is compared to Western European countries during the Middle Ages and to the Soviet period in Russian history. The book is devoted to illuminating the most important political, social and economic characteristics of contemporary Russian society.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
269
Condition
New
Number of Pages
269
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230600966
SKU
V9780230600966
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About Shlapentokh, Vladimir; Woods, Joshau
Vladimir Shlapentokh is Professor of Sociology, and Joshua Woods is a doctoral student in Sociology, bothat Michigan State University.
Reviews for Contemporary Russia as a Feudal Society: A New Perspective on the Post-Soviet Era
"Recommended." - CHOICE