This book offers an analysis of Putin's approval ratings from the fall of the USSR to the present day. It considers contemporary materials, statistics and a discourse analysis to assess how Putin's approval ratings have stayed so high despite the current economic turndown. Through a comparative analysis with Yeltsin's time in office, the author demonstrates that higher levels of security, a better standard of living, increasingly assertive foreign policy and greater centralization of power led to positive approval ratings for Putin-absent characteristics during Yeltsin's terms-and fostered 'positive national self-esteem' in Russia, a national sentiment that has persisted through current economic difficulties. Recommended reading for academics and students of Russian studies in the field of International Relations, Foreign Policy and Comparative Politics.
Reviews / Votes
"In this book, Suzanne Loftus provides a cogent, comprehensive, and valuable analysis of how President Putin retains his authority and favorable standing with the Russian people. It's a splash of reality for those of us hoping that Russia's declining economy and social ills could lead to change in Russia's leadership and policies." (Barry M. Blechman, co-founder of the Stimson Center, USA)
"Suzanne Loftus offers a complex and compelling explanation of Vladimir Putin's national popularity. She stresses that economic performance is secondary to such popularity and that it largely rests on Putin's ability to tap into the realm of national values and self-esteem. If true, the explanation should prove wrong those expecting Western economic sanctions to make Putin reverse his assertive foreign policy." (Andrei P. Tsygankov, Professor, San Francisco State University, USA)
Edition
Language
Place of publication
Publishing group
Springer International Publishing
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
12 farbige Abbildungen, 13 s/w Abbildungen
VIII, 174 p. 25 illus., 12 illus. in color.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
ISBN-13
978-3-319-97821-5 (9783319978215)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-97822-2
Schweitzer Classification
Suzanne Loftus
is Researcher at the University of Miami, USA.
1. Chapter 1: Introduction, Literature Review, Methods and Organization of the Study.- 2. Chapter 2: Yeltsin vs Putin (1999-2008).- 3. Chapter 3: Putin's Leadership 2012-2017.- 4. Chapter 4: Main Argument and Theoretical Analysis.- 5. Chapter 5: Conclusion, Further Discussion and Avenues for Future Research.
