| Soviet Politics from Brezhnev to Gorbachev Contributor(s): Kelley, Donald (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275927326 ISBN-13: 9780275927325 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1987 Annotation: This work focuses on the political and institutional realities that shape contemporary Soviet politics. It goes behind the scenes and looks at individual leaders from Brezhnev to Gorbachev. Beginning with the Brezhnev era, the author follows the course and development of Soviet leadership--examining the elements of continuity as well as change. He zeroes in on each individual leader and analyzes the economic, social, and international issues faced by each. Along with pinpointing individual instances of leadership, the author covers the role of the Communist party within Soviet politics, including the theory of party leadership and the reality of bureaucratic and administrative reform. He also discusses options for the new leadership. Soviet economy, class and social structure, and foreign policy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - General - Political Science | Comparative Politics - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| Dewey: 320.947 |
| Lexile Measure: 1760 |
| Physical Information: 1.26" H x 6.16" W x 9.8" (1.72 lbs) 254 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Beginning with Brezhnev era, the author follows the course and development of Soviet leadership--examining the elements of continuity as well as change. He zeroes in on each individual leader and analyzes the economic, social, and international issues faced by each. For instance, Kelly sets the stage for Andropov's succession, discusses strategies for his succession, details Andropov's rise to power, presents the premier's time in power, and finally examines Andropov's decline. Along with pinpointing individual instances of leadership, the author covers the role of the Communist party within Soviet politics, including the theory of party leadership and the reality of bureaucratic and administrative reform. He also discusses options for the new leadership, Soviet economy, class and social structure, and foreign policy. |