The roots of perestroika

By Sidney I. Ploss

Subjects: Soviet union, economic conditions, Politics and government, Gorbachev, mikhail sergeevich, 1931-, Foreign relations, Soviet union, foreign relations, Heads of state, Perestroika, Economic conditions, Soviet union, politics and government, History, Perestroĭka, Social change, Political and social views, Influence

Description: "With new information from Russian archives, this work examines the historical roots of Gorbachev's perestroika and the reforms that would eventually lead to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. It details the controversies among Soviet leaders from Lenin to Gorbachev over party role, economic management, resource allocation, ethnic policies, legality, and foreign relations"--Provided by publisher.