How the Workers' Parliaments Saved the Cuban Revolution
Reviving Socialism After the Collapse of the Soviet Union
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During the tumultuous 1990s, as the Soviet Union collapsed, Cuba faced severe economic challenges yet managed to sustain its revolutionary gains. Central to this resilience were "Labor Parliaments," initiated by Pedro Ross, which united various societal groups in a collective response to crisis. These grassroots meetings fostered economic and political education, revitalized production, and preserved Cuba's achievements in health and education. Ross provides a unique, firsthand perspective on this transformative period, highlighting the power of community mobilization in safeguarding the Revolution.
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How the Workers' Parliaments Saved the Cuban Revolution, Pedro Ross
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- 2022
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- Title
- How the Workers' Parliaments Saved the Cuban Revolution
- Subtitle
- Reviving Socialism After the Collapse of the Soviet Union
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Pedro Ross
- Publisher
- Monthly Review Press,U.S.
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9781583679791
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- Non-Fiction, Maps & Travel, Hobby, Travel
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
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- During the tumultuous 1990s, as the Soviet Union collapsed, Cuba faced severe economic challenges yet managed to sustain its revolutionary gains. Central to this resilience were "Labor Parliaments," initiated by Pedro Ross, which united various societal groups in a collective response to crisis. These grassroots meetings fostered economic and political education, revitalized production, and preserved Cuba's achievements in health and education. Ross provides a unique, firsthand perspective on this transformative period, highlighting the power of community mobilization in safeguarding the Revolution.