The Perestroika Paradox

Pasquale De Marco

Sinopsis

In the tumultuous years of the late 1980s, Mikhail Gorbachev embarked on an ambitious journey to reform the Soviet Union. His policies of perestroika (restructuring) and glasnost (openness) were met with great enthusiasm by the Soviet people, who were eager for change after decades of stagnation. However, these reforms also unleashed a wave of unforeseen consequences that ultimately led to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of perestroika and glasnost, examining their origins, implementation, and impact on the Soviet Union. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including archival materials, interviews with key participants, and the latest scholarship, the book offers a nuanced and balanced assessment of Gorbachev's reforms.

The book begins by examining the state of the Soviet Union in the mid-1980s. The country was facing a deep economic crisis, and the Communist Party was struggling to maintain its grip on power. Gorbachev's reforms were an attempt to address these challenges and to modernize the Soviet Union.

The book then explores the implementation of perestroika and glasnost. It examines the challenges that Gorbachev faced, including resistance from within the Communist Party and the government bureaucracy. The book also discusses the impact of these reforms on the Soviet economy, political system, and society.

Finally, the book assesses the legacy of perestroika and glasnost. It argues that these reforms had a profound impact on the Soviet Union, both positive and negative. The book also explores the relevance of these reforms to the challenges facing Russia today.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Soviet Union, the Cold War, and the challenges of political and economic reform. It is also a valuable resource for students of political science, economics, and international relations.

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Disponible desde: 02/06/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 160 páginas.

Humanidades y ciencias sociales

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