Russian Quest for Peace and Democracy

Russian Quest for Peace and Democracy

The Russian Quest for Peace and Democracy

Metta Spencer

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Bloomsbury Publishing plc
Año de edición:
2010
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Estructuras políticas: democracia
ISBN:
9780739144725

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The Russian Quest for Peace and Democracy, by Metta Spencer, traces the changing orientations toward peace and democracy among Soviet/Russian citizens since 1982, revealing the extreme influence of transnational civil society on Gorbachev's policies and on the social capital democracy requires. This book is indispensable for those studying comparative international affairs, peace and disarmament policies, Russian and military history, and the diffusion of ideas.

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