MARY MCAULEY - Politics and the Soviet Union. An Introductory Analysis

London England, Penguin, 1987. Reprint, Binding: Soft Cover, Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0140226427 Paperback Paperback. Previous owners name crossed out to inside cover. A comprehensive guide to the political system in the USSR. Here Dr. McAuley provides an account of the historical background, describes existing political relationships, and raises a number of questions about the distribution of policy in the Soviet Union. Parts One and Two concentrate on the major changes in the political order from the beginning of the century until Stalin's death, focusing attention on the key political issues and problems. Part Three contains a detailed analysis of the present political system and, at the same time, introduces the reader to the work of other writers on Soviet politics. As a whole, this book provides an invaluable introduction for anyone with a general interest in the Soviet Union, as well as for all those studying modern history of politics. 353 pp.