Download or read book Russian Transformations written by Leo McCann and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-07-31 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transition of Russia to a 'developed market economy' has been slower, more contradictory and less predictable than expected. This book examines contemporary Russian socio-economic development, and explores the degree to which Russian experiences can be incorporated into current social science theories. In particular, it questions how far the concept of 'globalization' is applicable to the situation in Russia.