Russia's Constitutional Revolution: Legal Consciousness and the Transition to Democracy, 1985-1996

by Robert Ahdieh

Robert Ahdieh assesses here the troubled history and uncertain future of constitutionalism in post-communist Russia. He argues that the development of Russian constitutionalism and legal culture, long ignored as secondary to the economic and political transformation of the country, is critical to the survival of democracy.

The discussion first focuses on the history of the Soviet Union and Russia from Gorbachev's selection as General Secretary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271026030
• ISBN13: 9780271026039
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.0"