Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Tables vii
4. Preface ix
5. Glossary xii
6. Abbreviations xvi
7. Introduction 1
8. Chapter 1. Participation and Soviet Politics 11
9. Chapter 2. The Soviet Electoral System 71
10. Chapter 3. The Local Soviets at Work 155
11. Chapter 4. Social Mobilization and Social Control 235
12. Chapter 5. Mechanisms and Processes of Soviet Political Participation 289
13. Select Bibliography 327
14. Index 345
15. STUDIES OF THE RUSSIAN INSTITUTE 355
16. Backmatter 358