Hard Times: Impoverishment and Protest in the Perestroika Years - Soviet Union 1985-91

The book offers guidance to aspiring historians at every stage and in every walk of life, from practical advice on tackling and organizing projects to recommendations for finding and using resources of all kinds, whether at the local library or historical society or on the world wide web. It is intended to be a serious guide to the best practices for researchers as well as a good read as a collection of research stories. The author includes useful bibliographies, vetted websites, and practical advice on doing research well. Introduction; Chapter 1 The Soviet Economy Under Gorbachev; Chapter 2 The Shortage Economy; Chapter 3 Prices, Income, and the Falling Standard of Living; Chapter 4 Unemployment; Chapter 5 Strikes and the New Labor Militancy; conclusion Conclusion;