The Putin Mystique (inbunden)
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Format
Inbunden (Hardback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
300
Utgivningsdatum
2013-12-12
Förlag
Skyscraper Publications
Dimensioner
224 x 144 x 31 mm
Vikt
484 g
ISBN
9780992627027

The Putin Mystique

av Anna Arutunyan
Inbunden,  Engelska, 2013-12-12

Slutsåld

In The Putin Mystique, Anna Arutunyan presents an unusual and original view of Vladimir Putin, and in particular, of his place in a long line of autocrats that the Russian people seem to need and, almost, to have wished upon themselves. Mixing anthropology, sociology, and reportage of the major Putin news stories of the last decade, Anna Arutunyan presents an inside view of the rule of a man whose actions seem so at variance with western democracy, yet are in the continuing tradition of Russian autocracy. Arutunyan reveals Russia as a neo-feudal country with a power structure straight out of the Middle Ages, where the people have a deep need for autocracy. The result - every ruler of Russia plays the role of a tsar, whether or not he is crowned.
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"Why do so many Russians go on giving uncritical support to Putin? Arguing that Russians hold a quasi-religious respect for the state and its leader, this illuminating book delves into the intertwining of the sacred and the political in history and today. Fresh vignettes of Putin in action illustrate both the supreme leader's attitude to his subjects and their needs, desires and fears that make him the kind of leader he has become." Caroline Humphrey, University of Cambridge "Anna Arutunyan's book is an excellent description of Putinland, where corruption and the abuse of power makes Russia fall even further down the international corruption list, to Latin American levels." Gavle Dagblad, Sweden "Arutunyan gives the reader a fascinating history of Russian identity, with extensive use of the long strands of literature and history. - Arutunyan's collection of stories is a dramatic eye opener on the Russian soul, with poignant stories about her own experiences during the large demonstrations since the Duma elections in December, when fear gave way to popular action" Politiken, Denmark "The Putin Mystique makes us wiser about a significant phenomenon in Russia's past and present." Berlingske Tidende, Denmark "A great experience - lively and interestingly written" Leif Davidsen, Danish writer and journalist

Övrig information

Anna Arutunyan, a journalist and writer, was born in the Soviet Union in 1980, but grew up and was educated in the United States. She returned to Russia in 2002 and is an editor and senior correspondent on The Moscow News. She has written for various US publications, is the author of two previous books on Russia and has lectured widely.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction. Prologue - To Give Unto Caesar PART I THE SUBJECTS Chapter 1 - To See Putin and Die Chapter 2 - The Petition. Chapter 3 - Playing God Chapter 4 - The Pikalyovo Effect PART II THE OPRICHNIKI Chapter 5 - Men of the Sovereign Chapter 6 - The Audience Chapter 7 - Agent Loyal and His Little Racket Chapter 8 - The Police Major PART III THE BOYARS Chapter 9 - Doing Business with Putin Chapter 10 - The Inner Circle Chapter 11 - In Favor Chapter 12 - The Regent PART IV THE SOVEREIGN AS GOD Chapter 13 - The Cult Chapter 14 - The Sect Chapter 15 - The Heretics Chapter 16 - The Church, the Tsar, and the Holy Fool Chapter 17 - The Living Law

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