[lbo-talk] Socialism Betrayed: Behind the Collapse of the Soviet Union

Julian Gollop gollop at bol.bg
Sun Nov 12 00:52:03 PST 2006


I am considering getting this book - 'Socialism Betrayed: Behind the Collapse of the Soviet Union' - has anyone read it? Any comments on the book?

I have been looking for some explanations of the sudden collapse of the Soviet bloc. I have found an interesting and plausible theory suggesting a decline in oil production precipitated the rapid collapse: http://www.hubbertpeak.com/reynolds/SovietDecline.htm However, it doesn't really explain the Gorbachov period of attempted reform. Anyone got any ideas?

Cheers,

Julian Gollop



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