Not a book about Gorbachev as such, but a history of perestroika, this makes extensive use of the Soviet Press to analyze the phenomenon within the framework of the interaction between party, society and ideology. It is argued that only in foreign policy has any coherence been achieved. Since 1917, there have been three moving forces in the Soviet Union: the Communist Party, ideology, and the society itself. Taking place in the USSR today is a mortal struggle between a ruling power which feels threatened but will make no ...
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Not a book about Gorbachev as such, but a history of perestroika, this makes extensive use of the Soviet Press to analyze the phenomenon within the framework of the interaction between party, society and ideology. It is argued that only in foreign policy has any coherence been achieved. Since 1917, there have been three moving forces in the Soviet Union: the Communist Party, ideology, and the society itself. Taking place in the USSR today is a mortal struggle between a ruling power which feels threatened but will make no essential concessions and a society barricaded behind passive resistance. This study aims to describe the features of the underground combat, the result of which we have yet to see.
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Add this copy of Gorbachev Phenomenon to cart. $69.31, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by UNKNO.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9780861870165.