An Algebra of Soviet Power
| Author | : Michael E. Urban |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 201 |
| Release | : 1989-11-23 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780521372565 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0521372569 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis An Algebra of Soviet Power by : Michael E. Urban
Download or read book An Algebra of Soviet Power written by Michael E. Urban and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1989-11-23 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Control of office has long been regarded as the key element in understanding power and policy in the Soviet system. What, however, accounts for the control of office and how are individuals recruited into positions of power and responsibility? In An Algebra of Soviet Power, Michael Urban adopts a fresh approach and introduces into the field of political elite studies the sociological technique of vacancy chain analysis.
