The fall of Soviet Communism 1985-91. (2005)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jeremy Smith.
• Other Names: Smith, Jeremy, 1964-
• Contents: Acknowledgements.- Glossary.- Introduction.- PART I: BACKGROUND.- The Soviet Political System.- The Soviet Economy.- The Nationalities Question.- Early Attempts at Reform.- Gorbachev and Yeltsin.- PART II: REFORM FROM ABOVE.- Personnel and Policies.- Economic Reforms.- Structural and.- Constitutional Reform.- Glasnost and Democratisation.- Liberals and Conservatives.- PART III: MOVEMENTS FROM BELOW.- National Conflicts and Popular Fronts.- Strikes and Mass Protest.- Repression and Resistance.- The International Impact.- The Return of Yeltsin.- The August Coup.- The End of Communism.- Conclusion.- Chronology of Events.- Select Bibliography.- Index.
• Publisher Details: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire New York : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2005
• Extent: 1 online resource (xi, 130 pages), illustrations, maps
• Subjects: 947.085/4; Russia-History; Political culture -- Soviet Union; HISTORY; Political culture; Politics and government; Soviet Union -- Politics and government -- 1985-1991; Soviet Union; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780230802735; 0230802737
• Related ISBNs: 9781403916020
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 120-125) and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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