From Failed Communism to Underdeveloped Capitalism: Transformation of Eastern Europe, the Post-Soviet Union and China

by Adam Zwass

Overview

This text presents an analysis of the sources and general features of the current political and economic situation in the reforming countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and China.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781315482835
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/16/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Adam Zwass, Robert Schediwy

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 From Semifeudal Russia through Soviet “Real Socialism” to the CIS and Real Capitalism; Chapter 2 The Collapse of Communism and the Uncertain Future of Post-Communism; Chapter 3 Developments in the Non-Russian Republics; Chapter 4 The Velvet Revolution and the Thorny Path Thereafter; Chapter 5 Prospects: Which Reform Country Has the Best Chances to Effect a Change in System?; Chapter 6 Soviet Communism Is Dead: In China It Survives with “Chinese Features”; epi Epilogue The West and the Revolution in the East, Robert Schediwy;

Editorial Reviews

Explains how planned economies are being converted into market economies and how pluralistic multiparty systems have replaced one- party regimes, and discusses the costs of the rapid transformation such as lowered living standards and numerous political groupings without widespread support. Other topics include developments in the non-Russian republics, the "Velvet Revolution," and the survival of Chinese communism. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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