Ken Post examines the 'turn to the East' by the international communist movement in fostering world revolution after the success in Russia in 1917, which led to communism's greatest gains after the Second World War. Based on a theorisation of the building of revolutionary movements, this study critically assesses communist strategy and tactics using three key cases, China, India and Brazil, drawing out implications for possible future developments in less-developed countries. Read more ISBN10 033371766X ISBN13 978-0333717660 Edition 1997th Language English Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Dimensions 5.5 x 0.69 x 8.5 inches Item Weight 14.4 ounces Print length 230 pages Publication date August 18, 1997