The roots of perestroika : the Soviet breakdown in historical context /
Ploss, Sidney I.
Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co.,
c2010.
"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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"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.
A false dawn of freedom -- Lenin and Stalin : terror and fissures -- Stalin : onset of court politics -- Khrushchev : between reformers and diehards -- Brezhnev : restoring stability -- Gorbachev : turning point -- Gorbachev : demolishing the pillars -- Appendix 1: Kremlin political signals -- Appendix 2: Identifications of essential figures.
Gorbachev, Mikhail Sergeevich, 1931-
Gorbachev, Mikhail Sergeevich, 1931-
Perestroĭka
Social change
Heads of state