Why did the Soviet economic system fall apart? Did the economy simply overreach itself through military spending? Was it the centrally-planned character of Sovi

Combining skilful economic, political and social analysis, this text provides a fascinating insight into the decline of the Soviet Union.

'An expert in probing mafia-type relationships in present-day Russia, Martin McCauley here offers a vigorously written scrutiny of Soviet politics and society s

Why did the Soviet economic system fall apart? Did the economy simply overreach itself through military spending? Was it the centrally-planned character of Sovi

Study in historical perspective of developments in economic policy in the USSR - covers economic structures and economic administration prior to and during the