Towards a Political Economy of Ukraine - Selected Essays 1990-2015 (Paperback)

The essays in this book explore the major developments, both domestic and international, that shaped the first quarter-century of Ukraines independence: the simultaneous construction of a nation-state and the privatization of its economy; a formal democratization of the political process alongside the capture of state institutions by big business oligarchs; their efforts to gain social acceptance at home while maneuvering between competing Russian, EU, and American projects to hegemonize the region; the impact of the financial crises of 1997 and 2008 on Ukrainian society and the national economys place in the world market; the growing inequality of society, the mass revolts in 2004 and 2014 against corruption and injustice; and the beginning of Russian military intervention in Ukraine.

General

Imprint:	Ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild U Christian Schon
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Ukrainian Voices
Release date:	December 2021
Authors:	Marko Bojcun • John-Paul Himka
Dimensions:	150 x 212 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-3-8382-1368-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Promotions
LSN:	3-8382-1368-8
Barcode:	9783838213682

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