There are different essays by different authors for instance: Comparing Communist Nations by Chalmers Johnson, Development vs. Utopia in Communist Policy by Richard Lowenthal, Types of Communist Economic Systems by John Michael Montias, Power and Authority in Eastern Europe by Zvi Y. Gitelman, etc.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1970, 368pp, light sheflwear to cover, no dj, underlining & a few pencil notations to 1st chapter, rest of text appears unmarked. Seller Inventory # 14-1046
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Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
1970 Edition. A near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 368 pages; Contains some minor highlighting to text. Subjects: Communist countries--Politics and government. Communist countries--Economic policy. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 58354
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