Description: Donald Filtzer's new book is the study of industry and labor during Late Stalinism, covering the entire post-war period from 1945 to Stalin's death. He has uncovered a wealth of previously inaccessible archive material and analyzes it to show that the post-war period was one of "political victory and historical defeat". This subtle and compelling study will be of interest to all scholars of Russian history.
Brief description: Donald Filtzer is Professor of Russian History at the University of East London, and the author of numerous books and articles on Russian history.
Review Quotes: "...the book is written clearly, provides many new details about postwar life, and should stimulate lively debate about Stalin's postwar rule." American Historical Review