First published in 1950, this book investigates the interaction between Communist ideology and Soviet political practices from the period of Lenin's theoretical formulations to the contemporary Soviet bureaucratic state.

First published in 1950, this book investigates the interaction between Communist ideology and Soviet political practices from the period of Lenin's theoretical formulations to the contemporary Soviet bureaucratic state.

New patterns of power -- 17 The Relations of Ideology and Foreign Policy -- The impact of experience on behavior and doctrine -- The impact of doctrine on behavior -- Some prospects -- 18 Conclusions and Implications -- Major features of ideological and social change in the USSR -- Implications for modern industrial society -- Are there limits to ideological change? -- The natural history of a successful protest movement -- Epilogue -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index