Buku Kematian Sosialisme di Eropa: Refleksi Revolusi Tahun 1989 karya Ralf Dahrendorf membahas runtuhnya sosialisme di Eropa, khususnya melalui peristiwa revolusi tahun 1989 yang mengubah tatanan politik Eropa Timur. Dahrendorf menganalisis faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan kegagalan sosialisme sebagai sistem politik dan sosial, serta bagaimana perubahan besar tersebut membentuk kembali arah polit…
Socialism, Politics, and Equality by Walter D. Connor examines the structure of social hierarchy, political dynamics, and patterns of social mobility in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union during the socialist era. Through comparative analysis, the book explores how socialist ideology influenced class formation, political power, and inequality. Connor provides detailed sociological and politica…
Defense Conversion: Transforming the Arsenal of Democracy examines how the United States can shift its vast military-industrial infrastructure toward productive civilian uses after the Cold War. Jacques S. Gansler analyzes the challenges of converting defense-dependent industries, the economic impacts of reduced military spending, and the policy strategies needed to modernize America’s indust…
This novel by Grigori Fedoseyev tells a dramatic and gripping story set in the harsh wilderness of Siberia. The narrative follows a group of explorers who find themselves trapped in the remote Dzjoegdyr region, where they must confront extreme weather, treacherous terrain, and the limits of human endurance. Fedoseyev draws on real experiences from Soviet expeditions, offering a vivid portrayal …
This book comprehensively discusses the British government's policies in regulating and controlling monopolistic practices in the industrial sector. Paul H. Guénault and J. M. Jackson outline the legal framework, economic policies, and institutions involved in overseeing business competition in Britain in the mid-20th century. The analysis covers the background to the formation of anti-monopol…
This volume provides a detailed chronological record of political, social, and economic developments in the Soviet Union during the pivotal year of 1989. Compiled from a wide range of official documents, news reports, and archival materials, the book traces major reforms, internal conflicts, institutional changes, and public movements that accelerated the disintegration of the Soviet system. It…
The Soviet Union in the 1980s is a scholarly volume featuring articles presented in the Proceedings of the Academy of Political Science. This issue analyzes the political, economic, and social dynamics of the USSR during a transformative decade marked by stagnation, leadership transitions, and the early stages of reform. Contributors examine Soviet domestic and foreign policy, ideological devel…
The Soviet Achievement by J. P. Nettl is an illustrated historical and analytical survey of the development of the Soviet Union, highlighting its political, social, economic, and cultural evolution. Through 144 illustrations, including 19 in color, the book presents an accessible yet scholarly exploration of the USSR's rise, ideological foundations, institutional structures, and international i…
Russia’s Crimean War by historian John Shelton Curtiss provides a comprehensive analysis of the origins, development, and consequences of the Crimean War from the Russian perspective. Drawing extensively on Russian archival sources, Curtiss examines the political decisions of Tsar Nicholas I, diplomatic failures, military operations, and the broader European context that shaped the conflict. …
This book offers a concise yet insightful exploration of the sweeping reforms introduced by Peter the Great and their profound impact on Russian society, government, and culture. Through selected documents and scholarly commentary, editor Marc Raeff highlights the transformation of Russia from a traditional tsarist state into an emerging European power. The volume provides historical context, a…