M. Steven Fish Books

In this book, M. Steven Fish explores why democracy has not succeeded in Russia post-Soviet Union. He identifies three main causes: heavy reliance on oil, insufficient economic liberalization, and a weak national legislature, challenging other explanations tied to history or political culture.

Presents a fresh view of Russian political change in the Gorbachev and early post-Soviet periods not by examining perestroika and glasnost in and of themselves, but by investigating the autonomous political organizations that responded to liberalization. This book proposes a novel and theoretical way to study Russian politics.

The book explores the critical role of the Democratic Party in shaping the future of American democracy, emphasizing the need for the party to reclaim its image as strong and courageous leaders. It argues that consistent electoral victories against the Republicans require the Democrats to showcase their commitment to patriotism and resilience in the face of challenges.

The book offers an in-depth analysis of national legislatures around the globe, presenting extensive survey-based data on their powers. It explores the variations in legislative authority, the impact of political systems, and the role of these institutions in governance. By examining different countries, the work highlights trends and patterns in legislative functions, contributing to a better understanding of global political dynamics.

Offering an in-depth analysis, this book presents extensive survey-based data on the powers and functions of national legislatures across the globe. It examines how different legislative bodies operate, their influence on governance, and the variations in power dynamics among nations. This resource serves as a crucial reference for understanding legislative authority and its implications in diverse political contexts.

This edited volume seeks to understand and explain the pattern of varying national and regional success in post-communist political and economic transition across the post-communist world. Despite widespread hopes for the development of vigorous democratic political systems and vibrant market economies, the outcomes of a quarter century of post-communist transition in the countries of the former communist bloc in Eurasia have been widely variant. Some have matched these hopes, including becoming full members of the EU; others have fallen far short, with political and economic systems little changed from the communist era. This collection, with an internationally respected list of contributors, addresses some of the pressing issues in political science and transition studies, ranging from theoretical overviews to the more specific nitty-gritty of contemporary politics.