Bibliograph

Staging democracy, political performance in Ukraine, Russia, and beyond, Jessica Pisano

Type

Label

Staging democracy, political performance in Ukraine, Russia, and beyond, Jessica Pisano

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Staging democracy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1265004416

Responsibility statement

Jessica Pisano

Series statement

NIU series in Slavic, East European, and Eurasian studies

Sub title

political performance in Ukraine, Russia, and beyond

Summary

"This book analyzes twenty-first century performances of democratic politics in Ukraine and Russia. The study goes backstage at rigged elections, protests for hire, and smaller scale mises en scène to explain why people participate, the role of economic change, and how political theater alters the meaning of politics" --, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: performances of democracy -- Researching political theater -- History of the form -- Setting the stage -- Staging performances -- Improvisation -- Meanings of participation -- States of ambiguity -- Conclusion: a new contract

Classification