The Currency of Socialism Money and Political Culture in East Germany |
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| Author:
| Zatlin, Jonathan R. |
| Series title: | Publications of the German Historical Institute Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-86956-0 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2007 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $139.95 |
Book Description:
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In this groundbreaking study, Jonathan R. Zatlin explores the East German attempt to create a perfect society by eliminating money and explains the reasons for its failure. The Currency of Socialism offers a novel explanation for the collapse of communism in East Germany and a highly original interpretation of German unification.
In this groundbreaking study, Jonathan R. Zatlin explores the East German attempt to create a perfect society by eliminating money and explains the reasons for its failure. The Currency of Socialism offers a novel explanation for the collapse of communism in East Germany and a highly original interpretation of German unification.