The collapse of Communism in the Soviet Union
By: William E. Watson.
Series: Greenwood Press guides to historic events of the twentieth century,; Greenwood Press guides to historic events of the twentieth century.
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 175
Subjects: Post-communism -- Russia (Federation); Soviet Union -- Politics and government -- 1985-1991.; Russia (Federation) -- Politics and government -- 1991-
Description: A one-stop source of information, analysis, biographical profiles, and key primary documents on the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union. Studies the rise and fall of a superpower and its ruling party. Following a chronology of events, five essays provide a narrative overview and discuss the evolution of Perestroika, the Brezhnev Doctrine and the Afghan War, nationalism and the end of the Soviet empire, and Russia after the collapse of Communism. Also contains biographical profiles of 15 leaders; the text of 22 documents, including writings by key figures; a glossary; and an annotated bibliography.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [157]-170) and index.