Soviet States Post 1985
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Soviet society under perestroika
by David Lane  Publisher Comments "Soviet Society under Perestroika" is a stimulating and up-to-date account of the recent upheavals in Soviet society that will fascinate and inform students and professionals in the fields of political science, sociology, Soviet studies, comparative...
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The Gorbachev Phenomenon
by Moshe Lewin Publisher Comments The "Gorbachev phenomenon" is seen as the product of complex developments during the last seventy years--developments that changed the Soviet Union from a primarily agrarian society into an urban, industrial one. Here, for the first time, a noted...
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Russian National Interests & the Current
by G A Trofimenko Book News Annotation Analyzes national interests of Russia as they are indicated by the current policies of the Russian government and formulated in discussion in higher echelons of government. Sums up and critically reviews those interests in general, and gives detailed...
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The Oligarchs: Wealth & Power in the New Russia
by David E Hoffman Book News Annotation reporter Hoffman tells how six men have led the glorious struggle to move Russia from the ruins of failed socialism to free market capitalism. On the way, they just happened to amass great fortunes and political power by robbing the country blind...
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At the summit :speeches and interviews, February 1987-July 1988
by Mikhail Gorbachev Book News Annotation Contains statements and interviews by and with the Soviet leader at both Summits, as well as his subsequent reports to the Soviet people. No index or bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)...
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The social legacy of communism
by James R Millar Publisher Comments Current work on the transition from communism in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union has emphasized the "polity" and the "economy"; this book treats four basic areas: ethnic issues, deviance and health, social cleavages, and labor and elitism....
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Russia's Transition To Democracy
by G.d.g. Murrell Publisher Comments This book is a concise account of the collapse of the USSR and the turbulent first years of Yeltsin's Russia. Written by G. D. G. Murrell, a Foreign Office expert, Russia's transition to democracy is charted through an exhaustive analysis of the mistakes...
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Ten Years That Shook the World: The Gorbachev Era As Witnessed by His Chief of Staff
by Valery Boldin Book News Annotation Boldin, who remained a progressive communist loyalist to the end, broke with Gorbachev in the vain hope that the Union could be saved, and was arrested for his role in the unsuccessful coup against Gorbachev. Released and no longer under indictment...
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Down with Big Brother :the fall of the Soviet empire
by Michael Dobbs Publisher Comments A unique account of history caught alive, Down with Big Brother recalls Dobbs' days as Washington Post Moscow bureau chief, from 1988 to 1993--during which he was eyewitness to the collapse of the Soviet Union as a world power. 528 pp. Author tour. 25...
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Russia & the Commonwealth a To Z
by Andrew Wilson Book News Annotation An encyclopedia of terms of the USSR and the CIS and their changed meaning/usage/administration. Brit edition title: Russia revised. Useful thematic index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)...
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Black hundred :the rise of the extreme right in Russia
by Walter Laqueur Book News Annotation Laqueur, a leading authority on Russia and fascism, is currently associated with the Center for Strategic and International Studies and with the Journal of Contemporary History. He warns of a growing extreme right-wing presence in Russia, backed by...
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Perestroika in perspective :the design and dilemmas of Soviet reform
by Padma Desai Book News Annotation Stressing that Gorbachev's wide-ranging reform cannot be understood in narrowly economic terms, Desai (economics, Columbia) departs from conventional treatments of perestroika to take a broader overview which, by including charts, photographs...
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The Price of the Past: Russia's Struggle with the Legacy of a Militarized Economy
by Clifford Gaddy Publisher Comments In this book, Clifford Gaddy uncovers the enduring costs of militarization in the Soviet Union, tracking its overall effect on Soviet society, its connection with market reform, and the consequences of militarization and demilitarization not only for...
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Glasnost Papers: Voices on Reform from Moscow
by Andrei Melville About the Author Gail W. Lapidus is senior fellow at the Institute for International Studies at Stanford University....
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Post-Soviet Women: From the Baltic to Central Asia
by Mary Buckley Publisher Comments How have women's lives changed in the republics of the former Soviet Union since the fall of the USSR? This is the first book systematically to examine changes and continuities across these states, focusing on women and work, social roles and women in...
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The Struggle for Russia: Power and Change in the Democratic Revolution
by Ruslan Khasbulatov Publisher Comments Who is Ruslan Khasbulatov? Since the attempted coup in Russia in August 1991, Ruslan Khasbulatov has featured prominently and controversially in the development of the post-Soviet Russia. And yet relatively little is known about his background, personal...
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Midnight Diaries
by Boris Yeltsin Book News Annotation Yeltsin's diary forms the basis of this book. In his own words, he examines his second term as president, considering events and problems like the war in Chechnya, the economic meltdown, increased criminality, and corruption. He offers frank opinions...
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Emergence of Russian Foreign Policy
by Leon Rabinovic Aron Publisher Comments The emergence of a new Russia--a post-communist European state with a vast store of nuclear arms--raises many complex questions. What kind of foreign and defense policies will Russian pursue into the 21st century? What will be the impact of the loss of...
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Stuck in Transit: Rethinking Russian Economic Reform
by Eric Berglof Publisher Comments This book explores the long-term policy challenges in key areas of the Russian economy, including fiscal and monetary policy, the labor market, the financial sector, industrial restructuring, and the barter economy....
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!Zhirinovsky!: An Insider's Account of Yeltsin's Chief Rival and Bespredel-The New Russian Roulett
by Vladimir Pe Kartsev Publisher Comments Since the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the Russian people have seen a breakdown not only of communist ideology but of the basic norms of a functioning society. The pervasive, almost palpable atmosphere of despair has led many Russians to seek...
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