| Beyond the Euromaidan: Comparative Perspectives on Advancing Reform in Ukraine Contributor(s): Hale, Henry E. (Editor), Orttung, Robert W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0804798451 ISBN-13: 9780804798457 Publisher: Stanford University Press OUR PRICE: $76.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - European - Political Science | Comparative Politics |
| Dewey: 320.947 |
| LCCN: 2016011056 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.9" W x 9.1" (1.30 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Beyond the Euromaidan examines the prospects for advancing reform in Ukraine in the wake of the February 2014 Euromaidan revolution and Russian invasion. It examines six crucial areas where reform is needed: deep internal identity divisions, corruption, the constitution, the judiciary, plutocratic "oligarchs," and the economy. On each of these topics, the book provides one chapter that focuses on Ukraine's own experience and one chapter that examines the issue in the broader context of international practice. Placing Ukraine in comparative perspective shows that many of the country's problems are not unique and that other countries have been able to address many of the issues currently confronting Ukraine. As with the constitution, there are no easy answers, but careful analysis shows that some solutions are better than others. Ultimately, the authors propose a series of reforms that can help Ukraine make the best of a bad situation. The book stresses the need to focus on reforms that might not have immediate effect, but that comparative experience shows can solve fundamental contextual challenges. Finally, the book shows that pressures from outside Ukraine can have a strong positive influence on reform efforts inside the country. |