Rethinking the Soviet Experience: Politics and History since 1917In this wide-ranging and provocative book, Stephen F. Cohen cuts through Cold War stereotypes of the Soviet Union to arrive at fresh interpretations of that country's traumatic history and its present-day political realities. Cohen's lucidly written, revisionist analysis reopens an array of major historical questions. As he probes Soviet history, society, and politics, Cohen demonstrates how this country has remained stable during its long journey from revolution to conservatism. It the process, he suggests more enlightened approaches to American/Soviet relations. Based on the author's many years of study and research, including numerous visits to the USSR, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the state of world affairs today. |
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... Soviet politics in the light of those new historical understandings . For me , politics and history are a single subject of study . The present - day political life of a nation — its ideology , institutions , social relationships , ...
... Soviet politics in the light of those new historical understandings . For me , politics and history are a single subject of study . The present - day political life of a nation — its ideology , institutions , social relationships , ...
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... leadership headed by Konstantin Chernenko . Neither new materials nor subsequent events have required me to change my arguments or interpretations . Whatever is persuasive in the book is due significantly to help that I received along ...
... leadership headed by Konstantin Chernenko . Neither new materials nor subsequent events have required me to change my arguments or interpretations . Whatever is persuasive in the book is due significantly to help that I received along ...
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... leader , Lenin - monopolistic politics , ruthless tactics , ideological orthodoxy , programmatic dogmatism , disciplined leadership , and centralized bureaucratic organization . Having quickly monopolized the new Soviet government and ...
... leader , Lenin - monopolistic politics , ruthless tactics , ideological orthodoxy , programmatic dogmatism , disciplined leadership , and centralized bureaucratic organization . Having quickly monopolized the new Soviet government and ...
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Contents
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2 Bolshevism and Stalinism | 38 |
3 Bukharin NEP and the Idea of an Alternative to Stalinism | 71 |
4 The Stalin Question Since Stalin | 93 |
Soviet Reformism and Conservatism | 128 |
Notes | 158 |
Index | 216 |
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