The Life And Times Of Soviet Socialism

This description of real-world models and interpretive perspectives on Soviet economic and political theory and practice from 1917 through 1991 encompasses War Communism, New Economic Policy, Stalinism, and the reforms and debates of Krushchev, Brezhnev, and Gorbachev. The work focuses on political economy as contrasted with pure economy, and it is organized on a more or less historical basis.

The work demonstrates the forces that led to the disintegration of the Soviet state. Review: Dowlah and Elliot and provide a comprehensive analysis of the Soviet political and economic system...[T]his study deserves special attention because of the objectivity and professional integrity of its authors.

The book is not only a good explanation of history of the Soviet Union, but also an excellent example of careful scholarship...A valuable contribution. -Choice