ISBN:
9780230613591
,
9781282765252
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xii, 248 p.)
,
ill., maps
Edition:
1st ed
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2010 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version The Politics of Ethnic Separatism in Russia and Georgia
DDC:
305.800947
Keywords:
Russia (Federation) Ethnic relations
;
Political aspects
;
Russia (Federation) Politics and government
;
Georgia (Republic) Politics and government
;
Georgia (Republic) Ethnic relations
;
Political aspects
Abstract:
This book investigates the roots of ethnic separatism in the Russian Federation and post-Soviet Georgia. It considers why regional leaders in both countries chose violent or non-violent strategies to achieve their political, economic, and personal goals
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Contents; List of Figures, Maps and Tables; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 Ethnic Separatism in Russia and Georgia; 2 Russia Weakened, 1991-1999; 3 Georgia Fragmented, 1990-2003; 4 Russia Resurgent, 1999-2006; 5 The Tragedy of the Rose Revolution; Conclusion; Notes; Works Cited; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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