Revolution From Above: The Demise of the Soviet System Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks 030724332X

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Revolution From Above: The Demise of the Soviet System Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks 030724332XControversially this book argues that the ruling party state elite in the USSR itself moved to dismantle the old system. Topics discussed include: * the beginnings of economic decline in 1975 * Gorbachev's efforts to democratize and decentralize * the complex political battle through which the coalition favouring capitalism took power * the flaws in economic policies intended to rapidly build capitalism * the surprising resurgence of Communism.