| Description |
xvi, 155 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. |
| Series |
Very short introductions |
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Very short introductions.
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| Contents |
The theory of communism -- A brief history of communism in power -- The political system of communism -- The economic system of communism -- Social policies and structures of communism -- Communism's international allegiances -- The collapse of communism -- and the future. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
The collapse of communism was one of the most defining moments of the 20th century. This introduction examines the history behind the political, economic, and social structures of communism as an ideology. |
| Subject |
Communism.
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Communism -- History.
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| ISBN |
9780199551545 paperback |
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0199551545 paperback |
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