Russia as a Network State
Author | : V. Kononenko |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2011-04-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230306707 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230306705 |
Rating | : 4/5 (705 Downloads) |
Download or read book Russia as a Network State written by V. Kononenko and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the ambiguous nature of the state in Russia, focusing on elite networks and their role in policy processes. This book examines the paradoxical dualism of state institutions and ruling networks, providing answers as to why some decisions are not implemented, and why the state exists despite the systemic inefficiency of its institutions.