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Collett reviews 'Not by Reason Alone: Religion, History and Identity in Early Modern European Thought' by Joshua Mitchell.

The article examines the approaches of the Putin regime to what its ideologists con- ceptualize as historical propaganda. It shows that the notion of historical truth, which is often invoked to justify the official position of the Russian government, is interpreted by the Kremlin in a "postmodernist" sense: there can be no "objective truth", the truth is what corresponds to Russia's interests. The article further discusses Russian legisla- tion of the past and the role of the most important governmental institutions involved in designing and implementing Putin's memory politics. These institutions include, in particular, the Presidential Administration and the ministries of foreign affairs, defense, and culture.

David reviews 'The Age of Insecurity' by Larry Elliott and Dan Atkinson.

The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales remains one of the lowest in the world after it is raised in Scotland from eight to 12

Includes index: v. 2, pages 405-416. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Book reviews: Rostgaard, T. and T. Fridberg, Caring for Children and Older People - a Comparison of European Policies and Practices (reviewed by Anne Jamieson); Glendenning, C. (ed.), Rights and Realities. Comparing new Developments in Long-term Care for Older People (reviewed by Anne Jamieson)