The Rhetorical Rise and Demise of "Democracy" in Russian Political Discourse, Volume Three - Vladimir Putin and the Redefinition of "Democracy" 2000-2008

This volume examines the rhetorical development that occurred over the first two terms of Vladimir Putin’s tenure as president of Russia. During that time Putin abandoned any effort at integration with the West, turning toward Eurasia and promoting a mythical image of Russia as a singular geopolitical entity spanning one thousand years.