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The New Russia
A Handbook of Economic and Political Developments
The rapid changes in Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union are often bewildering, with many frequent, highly significant changes in the different sectors of the economy and the political system. There have been frequent changes of personnel in government and economic management and many...
To Be Published September 29th 2013 by Routledge
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Vietnam
A Guide to Economic and Political Developments
Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia
Winning the Vietnam War proved easier than winning the peace. Since 1975, the reunited country has faced the problem of how a poorer, planned economy in which state ownership and control could successfully absorb a more advanced, capitalist economy. In addition, the collapse of communism and the...
Published March 21st 2013 by Routledge
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North Korea
A Guide to Economic and Political Developments
Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia
There is much intense interest in North Korea at present. This partly arises from questions about Korea's nuclear capability and intentions, and about the extent to which North Korea may be viewed as 'a rogue state' or part of 'the axis of evil'. In addition, however, North Korea has recently begun...
Published March 21st 2013 by Routledge
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North Korea, 2009-2012
A Guide to Economic and Political Developments
Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia
North Korea continues to be a country of great concern internationally, where future developments are uncertain, especially as a result of the succession to the leadership of Kim Jong-un following the death of Kim Jong-il. It is also a country which is relatively unknown and relatively little...
Published November 20th 2012 by Routledge
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The Countries of the Former Soviet Union at the Turn of the Twenty-First Century
The Baltic and European States in Transition
Series: Routledge Studies of Societies in Transition
Offering a unique level of coverage, this book provides a comprehensive survey of the political and economic development of the countries of the former Soviet Union from the mid-1990s onwards....
Published September 30th 2012 by Routledge
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Mongolia
A Guide to Economic and Political Developments
Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia
With Mongolia fast becoming a significant exporter of minerals and raw materials, this book provides a full account of political and economic events in this important country. It focuses on the period since the establishment of the Soviet-backed Mongolian People’s Republic in 1924 and the...
Published June 13th 2012 by Routledge
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China: A Guide to Economic and Political Developments
Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia
There is currently widespread interest in the Chinese economy, due to its huge and rapid growth, and the consequent impact on world business and the world economy. At the same time, there are concerns about China's political system, China's human rights record and the degree to which reform - the...
Published March 21st 2012 by Routledge
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Economic Developments in Contemporary Russia
Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Russia’s difficult economic transition from a command economy since the early 1990s. It covers the financial crisis of August 1998 and the global financial crisis a decade later. Key subjects covered include economic transition,...
Published December 13th 2010 by Routledge
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Contemporary Vietnam
A Guide to Economic and Political Developments
Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia
This book provides full details of contemporary economic and political developments in Vietnam. It continues the overview of developments up to late 2005 which were covered in the author’s Vietnam: A Guide to Economic and Political Developments (also published by Routledge, 2006). Key...
Published December 13th 2010 by Routledge
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Political Developments in Contemporary Russia
Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia
This book provides a comprehensive overview of political developments in Russia since late 2000, following on from where the author’s previous publication, The New Russia, left off. It covers all aspects of politics including the following: the highly centralized nature of power in Russia; central...
Published November 30th 2010 by Routledge