Works in Progress: Plans and Realities on Soviet Farms, 1930-1963
por
Jenny Leigh Smith
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Capa dura
Páginas
288
Idioma
Inglês
Publicado
Oct 28, 2014
Editora
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300200692
ISBN-13
9780300200690
Descrição
Jenny Leigh Smith delves into the complexities of Soviet agricultural policies between 1930 and 1963, unraveling the factors that led to their failure. By examining firsthand accounts and documents from that era, she paints a vivid picture of the realities faced by farmers caught in the crossfire of ideological zeal and practical limitations. The ambition of modernizing agriculture aimed to transform the Soviet Union into a powerhouse, yet the stark contrast between plans and on-the-ground experiences reveals a troubling narrative of mismanagement and disconnect.
Throughout her exploration, Smith highlights how political pressure, coupled with inadequate resources and support, stifled the potential success of these initiatives. By analyzing the lives of farmers, she brings to light the grassroots challenges that plagued the Soviet agricultural landscape. Their struggles reflect broader issues within the Soviet system, illustrating how the quest for progress often collided with harsh realities.
Ultimately, this work not only sheds light on the specific failures of Soviet farms but also serves as a broader commentary on the interplay between ideology and pragmatism in political governance. Smith’s insightful analysis encourages readers to reconsider the implications of state-driven agricultural policies and their lasting impact on the sociopolitical fabric of the Soviet Union.
Throughout her exploration, Smith highlights how political pressure, coupled with inadequate resources and support, stifled the potential success of these initiatives. By analyzing the lives of farmers, she brings to light the grassroots challenges that plagued the Soviet agricultural landscape. Their struggles reflect broader issues within the Soviet system, illustrating how the quest for progress often collided with harsh realities.
Ultimately, this work not only sheds light on the specific failures of Soviet farms but also serves as a broader commentary on the interplay between ideology and pragmatism in political governance. Smith’s insightful analysis encourages readers to reconsider the implications of state-driven agricultural policies and their lasting impact on the sociopolitical fabric of the Soviet Union.
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