This title was first published in 1977. The Soviet Union is a socially divided society. The collectivities of which it is composed, whether designated as classes, strata, or "socio-occupational groups" (a term favored in recent Soviet writings on social structure), exhibit systematic differences in incomes and living standards, in control over the organization of the work place, in the educational and occupational opportunities open to their children. But what is new is that the social and economic inequalities which ...
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This title was first published in 1977. The Soviet Union is a socially divided society. The collectivities of which it is composed, whether designated as classes, strata, or "socio-occupational groups" (a term favored in recent Soviet writings on social structure), exhibit systematic differences in incomes and living standards, in control over the organization of the work place, in the educational and occupational opportunities open to their children. But what is new is that the social and economic inequalities which permeate Soviet life have become, within limits of course, accessible to study and discussion by Soviet scholars. The principal public justification for the study of inequality is the Party's need for reliable information to implement its function of "scientific management" of the relations between the main social groups in Soviet society. This volume is a collection of six studies.
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Publisher:
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
Published:
1977
Alibris ID:
17832327998
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0855202238.
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As New. NY, U.S.A. : M. E. Sharpe Incorporated, 1977. Soft Cover. Near Fine to Very Good/No Jacket. 1st edition. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Some minor edge wear, no spine creases. Class and strata divisions are acknowledged to exist in the Soviet Union, the various social groups have no means directly expressing and defending their own collective interests, of independently organizing to promote these interests. 197 clean tight pages. Helps support Christian Homeschooling family.