Postcommunist Welfare States: Reform Politics in Russia and Eastern Europe

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Postcommunist Welfare States Postcommunist Welfare States Reform Politics in Russia and Eastern Europe Linda J. Cook Cornell University Press Ithaca and London Copyright © 2007 by Cornell University All rights reserved. Except for brief quotations in a review, this book, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher. For information, address Cornell University Press, Sage House, 512 East State Street, Ithaca, New York 14850. First published 2007 by Cornell University Press First printing, Cornell Paperbacks, 2013 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Cook, Linda J. Postcommunist welfare states : reform politics in Russia and Eastern Europe / Linda J. Cook. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-8014-4526-2 (cloth : alk. paper) ISBN 978-0-8014-7900-7 (paper : alk. paper) 1. Public welfare—Russia (Federation) 2. Public welfare—Europe, Eastern. 3. Welfare state—Russia (Federation) 4. Welfare state—Europe, Eastern. 5. Postcommunism —Russia (Federation) 6. Post-communism —Europe, Eastern. 7. Russia (Federation)—Politics and government—1991– 8. Europe, Eastern—politics and government—1989– I. Title. HV315.15.c66 2007 361.6’50947—dc22 2007018956 Cornell University Press strives to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the fullest extent possible in the publishing of its books. Such materials include vegetablebased , low-VOC inks and acid-free papers that are recycled, totally chlorine-free, or partly composed of nonwood fibers. For further information, visit our website at www.cornellpress. cornell.edu. Cloth printing 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Paperback printing 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 To My Father, Roland A. Cook and the Memory of My Mother, Anna L. (Herlihy) Cook for their wisdom, support, and encouragement always ...