Fall 2023

McMann’s book explores the link between individual economic independence from the state with proclivity to engage in politics in opposition to the state. The author argues, and her findings confirm, that citizens’ willingness to engage in ‘civil activities that enable …

Fish’s book focuses on the failure of Russia to democratise. He argues that the main causes have been the superabundance of natural resources, a deficit in economic liberalisation and a constitutional system which makes for a powerful presidency and a …