About the book
With new information from Russian archives, this work examines the historical roots of Gorbachev's perestroika and the reforms that would eventually lead to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The controversies among Soviet leaders from Lenin to Gorbachev over party role, economic management, resource allocation, ethnic policies, legality and foreign relations are discussed. An appendix \"reads between the lines\" in historic Soviet texts, and a helpful list of Soviet leaders, with brief identifications, is included. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Editions of The Roots of Perestroika
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- ISBN 9780786444861
- PDF
- ISBN 9780786457090
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With new information from Russian archives, this work examines the historical roots of Gorbachev's perestroika and the reforms that would eventually lead to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The controversies among Soviet leaders from Lenin to Gorbachev over party role, economic management, resource allocation, ethnic policies, legality and foreign relations are discussed. An appendix \"reads between the lines\" in historic Soviet texts, and a helpful list of Soviet leaders, with brief identifications, is included. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
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What is The Roots of Perestroika about?
With new information from Russian archives, this work examines the historical roots of Gorbachev's perestroika and the reforms that would eventually lead to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The controversies among Soviet leaders from Lenin to Gorbachev over party role, economic management, resource allocation, ethnic policies, legality and foreign relations are discussed. An appendix \"reads between the lines\" in historic Soviet texts, and a helpful list of Soviet leaders, with brief identifications, is included. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Roots of Perestroika?
History and Archaeology > History > General and world history
Where can I read a sample of The Roots of Perestroika?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786444861
How long is The Roots of Perestroika and how many pages does it have?
The Roots of Perestroika has 254 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Roots of Perestroika?
Sidney Ploss
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Roots of Perestroika is available as paperback(ISBN 9780786444861) and pdf(ISBN 9780786457090)
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