Description
Book SynopsisProvides a theoretically grounded examination of the early development of the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Federation's parliament created by the 1993 constitution. This book offers an integrated account of the choices made by the elected members of the Duma in establishing basic operating arrangements.
Trade Review"A model of theoretically sophisticated, judiciously written and rigorously executed comparative political science."--M. Steven Fish, Slavic Review "A major addition to our understanding both of how institutions came to be formed as they were in Russia and how they are functioning."--Karen Dawisha, Journal of Politics "This book will undoubtedly prove to be indispensable reading for any serious student of post-Soviet Russian politics."--John T. Ishiyana, International Politics
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations vi List of Tables vii Preface ix List of Abbreviations xi ONE: Choosing legislative Institutions in Russia 3 TWO: Forming a Parliamentary Party System 27 THREE: Creating the Council of the Duma 54 FOUR: Setting a Framework for Party-Committee Relations 72 FIVE: Choosing an Electoral System 93 SIX: Party Discipline in the Russian Duma 116 SEVEN: Institutional Choice 137 Appendix on Data and Methods 161 References 169 Index 177
