Milestones in Glasnost and Perestroyka: The Economy

by Ed A. Hewett (Editor), Victor H. Winston (Editor)

Overview

"The momentous changes in the Soviet Union brought about by glasnost and perestroyka have far-reaching implications that continue to grip the attention of the international community. This volume and its companion volume, Politics and People, feature research and analysis of the significant events in the development of the revolutionary reforms in the Soviet Union - from the beginning stage, through the period of great euphoria, to the recent troubled times.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815736219
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	08/01/1991
Pages:	542
Product dimensions:	6.04(w) x 9.02(h) x 1.44(d)
Lexile:	1470L (what's this?)

About the Author

"Ed A. Hewett, founding editor of Soviet Economy and formerly a senior fellow at Brookings, is now Special Assistant to the President on National Security Affairs and Senior Director of Soviet Affairs at the National Security Council. Victor H. Winston is an adjunct professor of international affairs at George Mason University and coeditor of Soviet Economy."

Editorial Reviews

The first of a two-volume set (v.2, unseen, is Politics and people) comprises 24 readings, accompanied by a chronology of major economic reform legislation through May 1991. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"Authoritative articles providing a detailed description and interpretation of perestroyka..." —Wassily Leontief, Nobel Laureate

"Provides authoritative statements by leading Western and Soviet scholars withrichly diverse viewpoints and backgrounds. Exceptionally well-informed and thoughtful..." —Chauncy D. Harris, University of Chicago

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