No future for small trade? Elimination of Czechoslovak traders by the totalitarian system 1948-1960

Marek outlines the history of the so-called old urban middle class in the post-WWII Czechoslovakia. In 1960, communist leaders, gathered round the first secretary of the Communist Party and President of Czechoslovakia, Antonin Novotny (1904-1975), boastfully declared that foundations of socialism ha...

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Published in:East European quarterly 2007-03, Vol.41 (1), p.61-80
Main Author: Marek, Pavel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Central Government
Communist Parties
Czechoslovakia
Economic aspects
Entrepreneurship
European history
Middle class
Nationalization
Political aspects
Postwar society
Small business
Social aspects
Social classes
Socialism
Totalitarianism
Trade
Trade Policy
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Summary:Marek outlines the history of the so-called old urban middle class in the post-WWII Czechoslovakia. In 1960, communist leaders, gathered round the first secretary of the Communist Party and President of Czechoslovakia, Antonin Novotny (1904-1975), boastfully declared that foundations of socialism had been laid, which was to be confirmed by a new 'socialist' constitution. It was a year landmarking the process of eradication of traders as an autonomous entity.
ISSN:0012-8449
2469-4827