Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-145) and index
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Introduction : questions and approaches -- Future and past -- Coercion and participation -- Poverty and wealth -- Elite and masses -- Patriotism and multinationalism -- West and East -- Conclusion
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This introduction blends political history with an investigation into the society and culture at the time. Stephen Lovell examines aspects of patriotism, political violence, poverty, and ideology; and provides answers to some of the big questions about the Soviet experience