How Long to Read The Rise and Fall of State Socialism

How Long Does it Take to Read The Rise and Fall of State Socialism?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 15 minutes to read The Rise and Fall of State Socialism by David Lane

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In this major new work, David Lane provides a wide-ranging re-evaluation of socialism as an ideology and a political movement. He addresses the nature of the socialist tradition and puts into perspective the 'socialist project' inaugurated by the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917. He also examines the rise of Marxist-Leninist states, arguing that Marxism-Leninism became a doctrine of development with a practical political appeal to economically backward states. The first part of the book outlines the 'World of the Comrades' characteristic of the world communist movement. Here, developments in Eastern Europe, the USSR and China are compared. The major achievements of state socialism are outlined. But so too are its deficiencies, which led to disenchantment and reform. Part II, 'Denouement', addresses the tensions of state socialism in the context of world capitalism. The internal and external sources of change leading to collapse - the rise of the intelligentsia, economic decline, ideological decay and international pressures are analysed and evaluated. The reforming strategies adopted in Eastern Europe, the USSR and China are compared and discussed. Theories of state socialism are examined, both long-term causes and precipitants of change are considered and, to explain collapse, the author emphasizes the conflict between the 'political' and 'acquisition' classes. This book, by one of the leading authorities in the field, provides a clear and comprehensive account of the achievements and deficiencies of state socialism and the reasons why it failed to establish itself as a viable alternative to capitalism. It will be essential reading for courses on industrial societies, development, socialist theory and Marxism, social stratification and social change, as well as on those focusing on post-communism.

How long is The Rise and Fall of State Socialism?

The Rise and Fall of State Socialism by David Lane is 248 pages long, and a total of 63,984 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Rise and Fall of State Socialism Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 49 minutes to read The Rise and Fall of State Socialism aloud.

What Reading Level is The Rise and Fall of State Socialism?

The Rise and Fall of State Socialism is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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