Robert Strayer

Why Did the Soviet Union Collapse?: Understanding Historical Change (eBook, PDF)

Understanding Historical Change

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Taking the Soviet collapse as a case study, this text engages students in the exercise of historical analysis, interpretation and explanation. In exploring the question posed by the title the author introduces concepts as power conflict, revolution and transition to democracy in an accessible way.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Juni 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781315503967
• Artikelnr.: 45260181

Autorenporträt

Strayer, Robert

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: Contexts and Comparisons
Chapter 1 Legacies: The Burdens of Russian and Soviet History
Chapter 2 Cracks in the Foundation: The Post-Stalin Years
Chapter 3 Reviving Soviet Socialism: The Gorbachev Experiment
Chapter 4 Unintended Consequences: Economic Crisis and Social Awakening
Chapter 5 Passing into History: The Final Act of the Soviet Drama