Soviet Workers and Late Stalinism: Labour and the Restoration of the Stalinist System after World War II

by Donald Filtzer

Overview

Donald Filtzer's new book is the study of industry and labor during Late Stalinism, covering the entire post-war period from 1945 to Stalin's death. He has uncovered a wealth of previously inaccessible archive material and analyzes it to show that the post-war period was one of "political victory and historical defeat". This subtle and compelling study will be of interest to all scholars of Russian history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521815031
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/04/2002
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.83(d)
Lexile:	1620L (what's this?)

About the Author

Donald Filtzer is Professor of Russian History at the University of East London, and the author of numerous books and articles on Russian history.

Table of Contents

List of tables; Preface and acknowledgements; List of terms and abbreviations; Introduction: the political imperatives of the postwar recovery; 1. Rebuilding the workforce: free, slave and indentured labour; 2. The food crisis of 1946–1947; 3. Attenuated recovery: the end of rationing, housing and health; 4. 'Socializing' the next generation: the position of young workers; 5. Labour discipline and criminal law: the futility of repression; 6. The industrial enterprise: working conditions, work organization and wage determination; Conclusion: labour and the 'renormalization' of Stalinist social relations; Bibliography; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"...the book is written clearly, provides many new details about postwar life, and should stimulate lively debate about Stalin's postwar rule." American Historical Review

"Filtzer has produced a meticulously researched study essential for anyone interested in the relationship between economic development and political democracy." Business History Review

"[A] short review cannot possibly convey the richness of Filtzer's book. Anyone interested in the Soviet postwar years will read it with much profit." The Russian Review

"Filtzer's massively researched works continue to provide valuable information..." History

"Well footnoted, indexed, and containing a full bibliography, this work is recommended for all college libraries." Choice

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