A vibrant civil society - characterized by the independently organized activity of people as citizens, undirected by state authority - is an essential support for the development of freedom, democracy, and prosperity. Thus it has been one important indicator of the success of post-communist transitions. This volume undertakes a systematic analysis of the development of civil society in post-Soviet Russia. An introduction and two historical chapters provide background, followed by chapters that analyze the Russian context and consider the roles of the media, business, organized crime, the church, the village, and the Putin administration in shaping the terrain of public life. Eight case studies then illustrate the range and depth of actual citizen organizations in various national and local community settings, and a concluding chapter weighs the findings and distills comparisons and conclusions.
Reviews
"This excellent volume provides a balanced, nuanced, and comprehensive perspective on civil society in Russia. The chapters cover a broad array of civil society organizations, and they combine informative historical context with insightful contemporary analysis. This book should be required reading for anybody interested in the obstacles and challenges facing Russian civil society." - Marc Morje Howard, Georgetown University"



Book Information
ISBN 9780765615220
Author Alfred B. Evans
Format Paperback
Page Count 348
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 521g