Privilege in the Soviet Union
by Mervyn Matthews
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First published in 1978, this unique work throws much-needed light upon the exact nature of privilege and elite life-styles in the contemporary Soviet Union, under the Communist regime. Dr Matthews' study places these life-styles in a historical perspective, and characterises, in sociological terms, the people who enjoyed them.This study is based on an extensive programme of personal interviews among emigre? groups and a close analysis of original and little-known legal historical sources. show more There are special sections on the nature of change in the Soviet elite and on social mo show lessTags
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- Sociology, Anthropology, Nonfiction, History
- DDC/MDS
- 301.44 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Sociology and anthropology Formerly: Social structure
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- HN530 .Z9 .E46 — Social sciences Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Social history and conditions. Social problems. By region or country
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