"The chapter by Dawisha...is of utmost interest to anyone studying the theory of comparative politics....The complicated processes in Moldova are expertly described with the help of an astonishing wealth of hard facts." Choice

• 1. Introduction: perspectives on postcommunist democratization Bruce Parrott; 2. Systemic change and political outcomes Karen Dawisha; Part I. The Russian Federation: 3. Democratization and the new political order in Russia Thomas F. Remington; 4. Democratization and political participation in Russia's regions Jeffrey Hahn; 5. Elections and the development of political parties in Russia Michael E. Urban and Vladimir Gel'man; Part II. Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine: 6. Belarus Kathleen Mihalisko; 7. The politics of democratization in postcommunist Moldova William Crowther; 8. Ukraine between proto-democracy and 'soft' authoritarianism Ilya Prizel.

"The chapter by Dawisha...is of utmost interest to anyone studying the theory of comparative politics....The complicated processes in Moldova are expertly described with the help of an astonishing wealth of hard facts." Choice

• 1. Introduction: perspectives on postcommunist democratization Bruce Parrott; 2. Systemic change and political outcomes Karen Dawisha; Part I. The Russian Federation: 3. Democratization and the new political order in Russia Thomas F. Remington; 4. Democratization and political participation in Russia's regions Jeffrey Hahn; 5. Elections and the development of political parties in Russia Michael E. Urban and Vladimir Gel'man; Part II. Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine: 6. Belarus Kathleen Mihalisko; 7. The politics of democratization in postcommunist Moldova William Crowther; 8. Ukraine between proto-democracy and 'soft' authoritarianism Ilya Prizel.