Gorbachev and Perestroika

by Martin McCauley (Editor)

Overview

This book provides a narrative and analysis of the first four years of the Gorbachev phenomenon. All areas of great significance are covered. Special attention is paid to the economy, nationality affairs and foreign affairs. Gorbachev's standing abroad is much higher than at home. Seen by many abroad as a charismatic figure, he has still to convince the average worker and farmer that perestroika is good for them. The first four years present a fascinating tableau of Soviet change and resistance to change. This book provides the reader with the insights to understand the processes now under way in the largest country in the world. For those who wish to be informed about the Soviet Union and aim to follow events there, it will be required reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333525951
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	05/25/1990
Series:	Studies in Russia and East Europe
Edition description:	1990
Pages:	222
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

List of Tables - Preface - Notes on the Contributors - Introduction; M.McCauley - Perestroika and the Party; E.Teague - The Politics of Soviet History 1985-88; R.W.Davies - Industry; P.Hanson - Agriculture; K-E.W dekin - Foreign Trade; M.Kaser & M.Maltby - Employment 1985-88; A.McAuley - The Socialist Legal State; N.Lampert - Nationalities; B.Nahaylo - Perestroika and the Soviet Armed Forces; S.Dalziel - Foreign Policy; M.Light - The Arts; J.Graffy - Bibliography - Index

Editorial Reviews

The 11 papers, most from a July 1988 conference at the University of London, consider Gorbachev's cultural and political reforms-- glasnost--during his first four years of leadership in the Soviet Union to be successful, but see his economic reforms--perestroika--as a failure. They suggest reasons for the failure. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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