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Book SynopsisThis text provides a corrective to received wisdom about the seemingly inevitable transition from communism to democratic capitalism. The contributors draw upon local sources to illuminate the costs, benefits, successes, and failures of co-operative agriculture.
Trade ReviewThe volume succeeds brilliantly in showing the diverse experiences with collective agriculture. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in agricultural policy, and for scholars and practitioners of rural development. * Eastern Economic Journal *
I found many interesting ideas and materials in this collection. -- Frederic L. Pryor, Swarthmore College * Slavic Review *
Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Continuing Importance of Collectivization Mieke Meurs Chapter 2: Russia: Developing, then Crushing, Peasant Farming Victor Danilov Chapter 3: Bulgaria: From Cooperative Village to Agro-Industrial Complex, The Rise and Fall of Collective Agriculture Mieke Meurs, Veska Kouzhouharova, and Rositsa Stoyanova Chapter 4: Hungary: Cooperative Farms and Household Plots Imre Kovach Chapter 5: China: Farming Institutions and Rural Development Justin Lin Chapter 6: Cuba: Successful Voluntary Collectivization Carmen Diana Deere and Niurka Perez Chapter 7: Conclusion: Looking Forward Mieke Meurs
