Soviet efforts to end the Cold War were intended to help revitalize the USSR. Instead, Nick Bisley argues, they contributed crucially to its collapse. Using historical-sociological theory, The End of the Cold War and the Causes of Soviet Collapse shows that international confrontation had been an important element of Soviet rule and that the retreat from this confrontational posture weakened institutional-functional aspects of the state. This played a vital role in making the USSR vulnerable to the forces of economic crisis, elite fragmentation and nationalism which ultimately caused its collapse.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
NICK BISLEY was educated at the University of Melbourne and at the London School of Economics. He has published work on regionalism in East Asia and on revolutions and counter-revolution and is currently engaged on a project on Australia's role in the Asia-Pacific.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Brook Bookstore On Demand, Napoli, NA, Italy
Condition: new. Questo è un articolo print on demand. Seller Inventory # 3f3da26f5a4fe2141f6d9fb6d61565a8
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Phatpocket Limited, Waltham Abbey, HERTS, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. Seller Inventory # Z1-R-038-02026
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 27005958
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
PF. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-IUK-9781349518159
Quantity: 10 available
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Condition: New. In English. Seller Inventory # ria9781349518159_new
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Soviet efforts to end the Cold War were intended to help revitalize the USSR. Instead, Nick Bisley argues, they contributed crucially to its collapse. Using historical-sociological theory, The End of the Cold War and the Causes of Soviet Collapse shows that international confrontation had been an important element of Soviet rule and that the retreat from this confrontational posture weakened institutional-functional aspects of the state. This played a vital role in making the USSR vulnerable to the forces of economic crisis, elite fragmentation and nationalism which ultimately caused its collapse. 220 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9781349518159
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 27005958-n
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # V9781349518159
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Books Puddle, Woodside, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. pp. 220. Seller Inventory # 26378095068
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 220. Seller Inventory # 385808899
Quantity: 4 available