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Explore a deep re-examination of political structures in this academic work from the BASEES/Routledge Series on Russian and East European Studies. This book challenges the common view of democracy as the universal gold standard used by global policy communities and media outlets. Instead, it looks at democracy as an idea, a desired ideal, and a practical reality. A central theme of this study is the tension between political systems and economic progress. It specifically investigates whether Russia might achieve better modernization results by focusing directly on development rather than prioritizing democratic frameworks. By analyzing these complex relationships, the text provides a necessary perspective on how nations navigate the path toward modernization and the role democracy plays in that journey. This is an essential resource for those studying the political landscape of Russia and its impact on the wider world.

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Re-examines the concept of democracy as an idea, a desired ideal, and a practical application in modern politics.

Analyzes the relationship between modernization and democratic systems within the context of Russia.

Challenges the global policy community's tendency to view democracy as the sole political gold standard.

Part of the respected BASEES/Routledge Series on Russian and East European Studies for academic depth.

Provides a wide range of perspectives on how modernization and political structures interact globally.

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Release Date
02 July 2012
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02 September 2011

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