Work and Welfare in the New Russia

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'...chock-a-block with interesting statistics and high on interpretation...an excellent job...readable as well as authentic in flavour.' Benefits and Compensation International '...a unique account of the transformation of social policy and welfare state practices in Russia, and the book is essential for everybody who wants to understand the recent developments in social policy in the countries of the former Soviet Union. The book is also a valuable contribution to the discussion of social policy reform in Russia.' Slavic Review '...the contribution of this book is important. First, it offers the most timely, detailed and in-depth study of social life, reactions and attitudes to the social policy in Russia during the reform era...It also offers a thoughtful discussion on the transformation of post-Soviet Russia and the development of socio-political policy in this post-communist nation...It is an important archive for historians, sociologists, economists and politicians to draw experience from...highly recommednded as a reference for undergraduates and graduate students in the field of social science.' International Social Work