Derek S. Hutcheson, Associate Professor of Political Science at the Department of Global Political Studies, is the author of a research book recently published by Oxford University Press. Parliamentary Elections in Russia: A Quarter Century of Multi-Party Politics is the first English-language book in almost two decades to look in-depth at the evolution of elections in Russia.
Book synopsis
As a nuclear power, permanent UN Security Council member, emerging Arctic hegemon and the largest state in the world, Russia is of extreme importance in global politics. In the first long-term analysis of Russian parliamentary elections, Derek S. Hutcheson explores the country’s seven rounds of election since 1993, and also sets Russian politics into a wider context. Through the twists and turns of political reform, he combines official data, primary material and in-depth analysis to investigate the changes in Russian political system.
Derek S. Hutcheson
Book launch event on April 19
Russia and the Caucasus Regional Research (RUCARR) is organising a launch event for the book at 15:30 on Thursday April 19. Following an introduction by Bo Petersson, Co-Director of RUCARR, Derek S. Hutcheson will hold a brief talk about his new book, followed by a reception.
The book launch will be in the GPS Lounge on the ninth floor of the Niagara building. Please register your planned attendance by April 16 with anastasia.egorova@mau.se. Arrangements will be made on the day to meet and accompany guests to the location.
Read more about the book on Oxford University Press’ website