This outstanding book deals with the Soviet model as a distinctive pattern of modernity. Its historical background and its institutional structure are thoroughly examined as are its implications for understanding Modernity. The book challenges many of the simple assumptions and judgements made about the Soviet road. It is essential reading for students of Political Science, Sociology and Soviet History
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This outstanding book analyses the Soviet model as a distinctive pattern of modernity - examining its historical background and institutional structure, and challenging many of the assumptions and judgements made about the Soviet road.
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I Introduction: Theoretical Perspectives II Sources And Components 1. State formation and state tradition 2. Revolutionary imagination and revolutionary strategy 3. Social revolution and imperial modernization III The Model And Its Variants 1. The totalitarian project 2. Expansion, reproduction and reform 3. The Western Periphery 4. The Eastern Arena IV Crisis and Collapse 1. Visions of breakdown 2. From expansion to extinction
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780415062268
Publisert
1993-10-21
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Ltd; Routledge
Vekt
453 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
256
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