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The collapse of communism was one of the most defining moments of the twentieth century. This Very Short Introduction examines the history behind the political, economic, and social structures of communism as an ideology.

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Very readable and with its wealth of detail a most valuable reference book. * Gwyn Griffiths, Morning Star *

Table of Contents
1. The theory of communism ; 2. A brief history of communism in power ; 3. The political system of communism ; 4. The economic system of communism ; 5. The social structures of communism ; 6. Communism's international allegiances ; 7. The collapse of communist power and the future

Communism

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      Publisher Oxford University Press
      Published 27 August 2009
      ISBN-13 9780199551545
      978-0199551545
      ISBN-10 0199551545
      Also in:
      Political ideologies and movements

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The collapse of communism was one of the most defining moments of the twentieth century. This Very Short Introduction examines the history behind the political, economic, and social structures of communism as an ideology.

      Trade Review
      Very readable and with its wealth of detail a most valuable reference book. * Gwyn Griffiths, Morning Star *

      Table of Contents
      1. The theory of communism ; 2. A brief history of communism in power ; 3. The political system of communism ; 4. The economic system of communism ; 5. The social structures of communism ; 6. Communism's international allegiances ; 7. The collapse of communist power and the future

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