Political Power: Usa/Ussr
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Binding intact, pages secure.
Political Power: USA/USSR is a landmark work of comparative political science that systematically examines the structures, ideologies, and operations of the two dominant superpowers of the Cold War era. Written by two of the twentieth century's most influential political thinkers, the book presents a rigorous side-by-side analysis of American and Soviet political systems, arguing that despite their profound ideological differences, both nations share striking structural parallels in how power is organised and exercised. With scholarly authority and analytical precision, the authors detail the mechanisms of leadership, party dynamics, military influence, and bureaucratic control that define each system. The work challenges simplistic Cold War narratives, illustrating that a nuanced understanding of both systems is essential to comprehending the global struggle for dominance. A foundational text in political theory, it remains an indispensable reference for students of international relations, comparative politics, and twentieth-century history.
Author: Zbigniew Brzezinski And Samuel P. Huntington
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, Chatto & Windus
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Binding intact, pages secure.
Political Power: USA/USSR is a landmark work of comparative political science that systematically examines the structures, ideologies, and operations of the two dominant superpowers of the Cold War era. Written by two of the twentieth century's most influential political thinkers, the book presents a rigorous side-by-side analysis of American and Soviet political systems, arguing that despite their profound ideological differences, both nations share striking structural parallels in how power is organised and exercised. With scholarly authority and analytical precision, the authors detail the mechanisms of leadership, party dynamics, military influence, and bureaucratic control that define each system. The work challenges simplistic Cold War narratives, illustrating that a nuanced understanding of both systems is essential to comprehending the global struggle for dominance. A foundational text in political theory, it remains an indispensable reference for students of international relations, comparative politics, and twentieth-century history.