Russia and the Idea of the West: Gorbachev, Intellectuals, and the End of the Cold War

Preface: An Intellectual History Introduction: Intellectuals, Ideas, and Identity in the Sources of International Change 1. The Origins and Nature of Old Thinking 2. Leaders, Society, and Intellectuals During the Thaw 3. Intellectuals and the World: From the Secret Speech to the Prague Spring 4. The Dynamics of New Thinking in the Era of Stagnation 5. Advance and Retreat: New Thinking in the Time of Crisis and Transition 6. The New Thinking Comes to Power Conclusion: Reflections on the Origins and Fate of New Thinking Notes Bibliography Index