The New Class
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Djilas
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Thames and Hudson, 1957
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Milovan Djilas's seminal work, The New Class, presents a searing indictment of communist systems, arguing that they inevitably lead to the formation of a new, privileged ruling elite. This profound political analysis chronicles the transformation of revolutionary movements into oppressive bureaucracies, detailing how party functionaries usurp power and resources. Djilas uncovers the mechanisms by which this 'new class' consolidates its control, illustrating the inherent contradictions within totalitarian regimes. The book offers a prescient and authoritative critique, revealing the true nature of power dynamics in ostensibly egalitarian societies. Its incisive observations continue to resonate, providing crucial insights into the failures of state socialism.
Author: Djilas
Published: 1957, Thames and Hudson
Author: Djilas
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Thames and Hudson, 1957
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Milovan Djilas's seminal work, The New Class, presents a searing indictment of communist systems, arguing that they inevitably lead to the formation of a new, privileged ruling elite. This profound political analysis chronicles the transformation of revolutionary movements into oppressive bureaucracies, detailing how party functionaries usurp power and resources. Djilas uncovers the mechanisms by which this 'new class' consolidates its control, illustrating the inherent contradictions within totalitarian regimes. The book offers a prescient and authoritative critique, revealing the true nature of power dynamics in ostensibly egalitarian societies. Its incisive observations continue to resonate, providing crucial insights into the failures of state socialism.