Farm to Factory: A Reinterpretation of the Soviet Industrial Revolution
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History
Business & Economics
Format
Kindle
Pages
356
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 2021
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Edition
2
ISBN-10
1400832551
ISBN-13
9781400832552
Description
Robert C. Allen explores the intricate dynamics of the Soviet Industrial Revolution, challenging traditional perceptions of this pivotal period in history. Through meticulous analysis, he delves into the transformation of the economy from agrarian to industrial, highlighting the policies that fueled rapid growth and development. This reinterpretation of Soviet communism reveals not only its ambitious aims but also the complex realities that accompanied the shift towards industrialization.
The author draws attention to the interplay between agriculture and industry, illustrating how resources were mobilized and managed in a system that sought to reshape society. By examining this relationship, Allen sheds light on the broader implications of Soviet policies and the unintended consequences that emerged. His insights prompt a reevaluation of the successes and failures of one of history's most ambitious economic experiments.
As the narrative unfolds, readers are invited to consider the lessons embedded within the Soviet experience, making this work a vital contribution to the understanding of economic history and the evolution of industrial societies.
The author draws attention to the interplay between agriculture and industry, illustrating how resources were mobilized and managed in a system that sought to reshape society. By examining this relationship, Allen sheds light on the broader implications of Soviet policies and the unintended consequences that emerged. His insights prompt a reevaluation of the successes and failures of one of history's most ambitious economic experiments.
As the narrative unfolds, readers are invited to consider the lessons embedded within the Soviet experience, making this work a vital contribution to the understanding of economic history and the evolution of industrial societies.
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