Revolution From Above: The Demise of the Soviet System by David Kotz (English) P

Description: Revolution From Above by David Kotz, Fred Weir This book argues that the ruling state party in the USSR itself moved to dismantle the old system. Research includes interviews with over 50 former Soviet government and Communist party leaders, policy advisors, trade unionists and businessmen. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It is widely believed that the demise of the Soviet system was caused by the collapse of the economy accompanied by public demand that socialism should be abandoned. This text provides a different interpretation, arguing that the ruling party-state elite of the USSR itself moved to dismantle the Soviet system as a means to increase wealth and power. Examining the evolution of the Soviet economic and political system from 1917 to the present, the book discusses the beginnings of economic decline in 1975; Gorbachevs efforts to democratize and decentralize and how these led to changes in the economy and political structure; the complex political battle through which the coalition favouring capitalism took power; the flaws in economic policies of 1992 intended to rapidly build capitalism; the trend towards authoritarian government in Russia; and the surprising resurgence of Communism. Research includes interviews with over fifty former Soviet government and Communist party leaders, policy advisors, new private businessmen, trade union leaders and intellectuals. Back Cover Controversially this book argues that the ruling party-state elite in the USSR itself moved to dismantle the old system. Topics discussed include: * the beginnings of economic decline in 1975 * Gorbachevs efforts to democratize and decentralize * the complex political battle through which the coalition favouring capitalism took power * the flaws in economic policies intended to rapidly build capitalism * the surprising resurgence of Communism. Research includes interviews with over 50 former Soviet government and Communist party leaders, policy advisors, new private businessmen, trade union leaders and intellectuals. Author Biography David Kotz, Fred Weir Table of Contents List of figures, List of tables, Preface, Acknowledgements, A note on transliteration of Russian names, 1 Introduction, Part I The Soviet system, Part II Perestroika and the demise of the Soviet system, Part III Aftermath of the Soviet demise, Appendix, Notes, Bibliography, Index Review ...one of the best books yet to appear about what has happened in the former Soviet Union in this last tragic decade.... It is a good book because it is based on a careful, scholarly analysis of a laboriously collected treasury of facts.... This book is an eye-opener for anyone who is tired of the prevailing wisdom about todays Russia. Details ISBN0415143179 Author Fred Weir Short Title REVOLUTION FROM ABOVE Pages 320 Language English ISBN-10 0415143179 ISBN-13 9780415143172 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 338.947 Year 1997 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations illustrations Edition 1st Subtitle The Demise of the Soviet System Birth 1964 DOI 10.1604/9780415143172 UK Release Date 1997-01-02 AU Release Date 1997-01-02 NZ Release Date 1997-01-02 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 1997-01-02 Alternative 9780415143165 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134411533;

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