Yugoslavia's system of "socialist self-management," once touted by many as the most efficient of east European systems, has since 1979 been plagued by inflation, falling wages, and economic deline. Here, Lydall presents an original study of the operation of the Yugoslav system. He surveys the social and political tensions resulting from this decline and the possible future of the ruling party as it attempts to improve the economy and maintain power. This book holds important implications for the future of socialism in both East and West.

This book brings together for the first time a comprehensive documentary record of the crisis in the former Yugoslavia, tracing the responses both of the United Nations and regional organisations. Many of the documents reproduced are otherwise inaccessible. This volume contains all relevant UN Security Council Resolutions and Presidential Statements together with the records of the debates leading to their adoption; reports on the crisis compiled by the UN Secretary-General; and extracts from decisions and debates in the UN General Assembly. The efforts of regional organisations are reflected in general documents from, amongst others, the EC, NATO, the Western European Union, the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Human rights monitors in Kosovo.

Yugoslavia's system of "socialist self-management," once touted by many as the most efficient of east European systems, has since 1979 been plagued by inflation, falling wages, and economic deline. Here, Lydall presents an original study of the operation of the Yugoslav system. He surveys the social and political tensions resulting from this decline and the possible future of the ruling party as it attempts to improve the economy and maintain power. This book holds important implications for the future of socialism in both East and West.