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Synopsis
Using an analytical, comparative approach that examines communist regimes from Moscow and Beijing to Havana and Kampuchea, Leslie Holmes argues that the extraordinarily rapid decline and collapse of communism in the USSR and Eastern Europe between 1989 and 1992 had its roots in the anti-corruption campaigns introduced in the early 1980s. Originally created to combat the disastrous economic reforms of the 1960s and '70s, the anti-corruption campaigns could not meet citizen expectations, and ultimately had the unintended effect of provoking a legitimation crisis throughout the communist world. Holmes studies this crisis in detail, investigating campaigns against official corruption in more than twenty communist states, with particular emphasis on the former USSR and the People's Republic of China. In a final chapter, Holmes locates the failure of communist power in the larger debate about the crisis of modernity, and argues--controversially--that the collapse of communism is not necessarily of much relevance to this alleged crisis.
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About the Author
Leslie Holmes, Professor of Political Science, University of Melbourne.
Review
"An outstanding work in comparative communism--appropriate for an upper-level or graduate course in comparative communism or democratization."--Steven F. Jackson, Rollins College
"Without doubt, Holmes provides a most interesting and scholarly analysis of the nature of corruption in communist systems and its direct linkage with the crises of legitimation which have ensued since 1988, and in some cases, continue today. As a scholar, Holmes has made a significant
contribution."--Anthony R. Brunello, Eckerd College
"A major contribution to comparative communist studies....Holmes's focus on the role of corruption and anti-corruption campaigns in bringing about the crisis and collapse of state socialist regimes offers a fascinating and original perspective on one of the critical turning points of
contemporary history."--William A. Joseph, Wellesley College
"One of the best attempts to explain communist collapse....Will be valuable to students not only of comparative politics but also to those studying the sociology of modern and post-modern societies."--David Lane, Cambridge University
"Ingenious and thought-provoking....Will serve as a rich source of reference as well as adding another boost to the ongoing effort of interpretation."--Zygmunt Bauman, University of Leeds
"A very dense text, which is often challenging and impressive..."--Slavic Review
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