Conflict And Decision-Making In Soviet Russia: A Case Study Of Agricultural Policy, 1953-1963
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A landmark work in Cold War political science, Conflict and Decision-Making in Soviet Russia: A Case Study of Agricultural Policy, 1953-1963 presents a rigorous and penetrating analysis of internal Soviet power struggles through the lens of agricultural reform. Sidney Ploss chronicles the turbulent decade following Stalin's death, detailing how competing factions within the Kremlin shaped — and were shaped by — the pressing demands of Soviet food production policy. The study argues that agricultural debates served as a critical arena for broader political conflict, revealing the fault lines between reformers and conservatives at the highest levels of Soviet governance. With scholarly precision and compelling authority, Ploss illustrates how Khrushchev's rise and eventual fall were inextricably linked to the successes and failures of agrarian policy. A foundational text for students of Soviet history and comparative politics, this work remains an essential reference for understanding the dynamics of authoritarian decision-making.
Author: Sidney Ploss
Format: Paperback
Published: 1965, Princeton University Press
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback with some wear and fading to covers. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Binding intact.
A landmark work in Cold War political science, Conflict and Decision-Making in Soviet Russia: A Case Study of Agricultural Policy, 1953-1963 presents a rigorous and penetrating analysis of internal Soviet power struggles through the lens of agricultural reform. Sidney Ploss chronicles the turbulent decade following Stalin's death, detailing how competing factions within the Kremlin shaped — and were shaped by — the pressing demands of Soviet food production policy. The study argues that agricultural debates served as a critical arena for broader political conflict, revealing the fault lines between reformers and conservatives at the highest levels of Soviet governance. With scholarly precision and compelling authority, Ploss illustrates how Khrushchev's rise and eventual fall were inextricably linked to the successes and failures of agrarian policy. A foundational text for students of Soviet history and comparative politics, this work remains an essential reference for understanding the dynamics of authoritarian decision-making.