Many authors have alluded to the unique nature of Russia’s dual transition and its difficult task of simultaneously reforming its economy and polity.  Meer

Over the period December 2011-July 2013 a tidal wave of mass protests swept through the Russian Capital and engulfed scores of cities and regions. This fascinating book examines the rise and fall of the non-systemic opposition and the role of the systemic political opposition during this turbulent period.  Meer

Local Government in the Soviet Union (1987) analyses the Soviet Union’s limited success in improving local government. It examines the institutional framework and changes in crucial policy areas, and argues that a fragmented vertical power structure was unproductive.  Meer

Local Government in the Soviet Union (1987) analyses the Soviet Union’s limited success in improving local government. It examines the institutional framework and changes in crucial policy areas, and argues that a fragmented vertical power structure was unproductive.  Meer

This comprehensive study of local politics in Russia shows that the key reforms of local government, and the struggle to forge viable grassroots democracies have been inextricably linked to the wider struggle for power between the regions and the Kremlin, and to the specific nature of Russia’s highly politicized and negotiated form of asymmetrical federalism.  Meer

This comprehensive study of local politics in Russia shows that the key reforms of local government, and the struggle to forge viable grassroots democracies have been inextricably linked to the wider struggle for power between the regions and the Kremlin, and to the specific nature of Russia’s highly politicized and negotiated form of asymmetrical federalism.  Meer

Over the period December 2011-July 2013, a tidal wave of mass protests swept through the Russian capital and engulfed scores of cities and regions. These demonstrations came as a great shock to the Russian political establishment.  Meer

Many authors have alluded to the unique nature of Russia’s dual transition and its difficult task of simultaneously reforming its economy and polity.  Meer

Over the period December 2011-July 2013, a tidal wave of mass protests swept through the Russian capital and engulfed scores of cities and regions. These demonstrations came as a great shock to the Russian political establishment.  Meer

Filled with 50 inspirational ideas for planting and growing, this book explores how embracing the natural world can promote a powerful, long-lasting and positive impact on our well-being.  Meer

Over the period December 2011-July 2013 a tidal wave of mass protests swept through the Russian Capital and engulfed scores of cities and regions. Civil society, it appeared, had at last woken up.  Meer

Filled with 50 inspirational ideas for planting and growing, this book explores how embracing the natural world can promote a powerful, long-lasting and positive impact on our well-being.  Meer

The Routledge Companion to Metaphysics is an outstanding, comprehensive and accessible guide to the major themes, thinkers, and issues in metaphysics.  Meer