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Author:

Roxburgh, Angus.

Title:

The Strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia / Angus Roxburgh.

Publisher:

I.B. Tauris ;

Copyright Date:

2012

Description:

xiv, 338 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich,--1952-
Presidents--Russia (Federation)--Biography.
Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1.The Secret Policeman's Ball -- 2.Courting the West -- 3.The Battle for Economic Reform -- 4.The Darker Side -- 5.New Europe, Old Europe -- 6.Putin Mark II -- 7.Enemies Everywhere -- 8.A New Cold War -- 9.Media, Missiles, Medvedev -- 10.The Descent into War -- 11.Resetting Relations with the West -- 12.The Strongman and His Friends -- 13.Tandemology.

Summary:

Russia under Vladimir Putin has proved a prickly partner for the West, a far cry from the democratic ally many hoped for when the Soviet Union collapsed. Abroad, Putin has used Russia's energy strength as a foreign policy weapon, while at home he has cracked down on opponents, adamant that only he has the right vision for his country's future.

ISBN:

1780760167
9781780760162

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

VXPE964 -- Decorah Public Library (Decorah)

SGPD074 -- Evansdale Public Library (Evansdale)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

SFPH074 -- Waterloo Public Library (Waterloo)