{"product_id":"revolution-from-above-the-demise-of-the-soviet-system","title":"Revolution From Above: The Demise of the Soviet System","description":"Controversially this book argues that the ruling party-state elite in the USSR itself moved to dismantle the old system. Topics discussed include: * the beginnings of economic decline in 1975 * Gorbachev's efforts to democratize and decentralize * the complex political battle through which the coalition favouring capitalism took power * the flaws in economic policies intended to rapidly build capitalism * the surprising resurgence of Communism. Research includes interviews with over 50 former Soviet government and Communist party leaders, policy advisors, new private businessmen, trade union leaders and intellectuals.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0415143179\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0415143179.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Kotz, David|Weir, Fred\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41435233583162,"sku":"DBV.0415143179.A","price":25.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0415143179-0.jpg?v=1779994791","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/revolution-from-above-the-demise-of-the-soviet-system","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}