Sharlet, Robert

Soviet Constitutional Crisis (Contemporary Soviet/Post-Soviet Politics S.)

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ISBN 13:
9781563240645
author:
Sharlet, Robert
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Taylor & Francis Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
1992
Pages:
250
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.7 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£30.87

Description

The Soviet Constitutional Crisis: From De-Stalinization to Disintegration by Robert S. Sharlet explores the evolution of constitutionalism in the USSR from 1977 to the early 1990s. Sharlet, an expert on Soviet law and constitutional development, examines how the Communist Party's rule gave way to a new legal framework, enabling non-authoritarian political development. The author argues that Gorbachev's reforms marked a significant shift towards constitutional government, with policymaking becoming more open and transparent. This book provides insight into the "war of laws" during this period, the symbolic uses of the Soviet constitution, and even the failed coup attempt to justify seizure of power on constitutional grounds. The author concludes that constitutionalism has become an integral part of Soviet public life, influencing the development of new independent states in the region.

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