1st Edition
Shadow Separatism Implications for Democratic Consolidation
By Matthew Crosston
Copyright 2004
158 Pages
by
Routledge
158 Pages
by
Routledge
158 Pages
by
Routledge
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Originally published in 2004. Examining autonomy in the Russian Federation, Matthew Crosston ascertains how the regional use of bilateral autonomy treaties has influenced the long-term stability, legitimacy and efficacy of the state. The study challenges some long-accepted conclusions about democratization and the devolution of power, advancing into new international arenas Riker and Dahl's... Read more
Contents: Wading through the Russian democratic quagmire; Gaining advantage: comparing foundations of Russian federalism; The republic of Tatarstan: quietly constructing a 'clan' confederation; Sverdlovsk oblast: protecting the Crown kingdom; Lipetsk oblast: the model no-one knows; Center vs. periphery; Appendices; Bibliography; Index
Biography
Matthew Crosston
