This book examines a little-known facet of Soviet decisionmaking. It shows that the decision to accelerate the development of the West Siberian energy complex was influenced by a "policy coalition" composed of local officials, enterprise managers, specialists, and academics.
Dr. Chung examines a little-known facet of Soviet decision-making—pressure-group politics and policy formation. He focuses on the "pro-Siberian" forces involved with the development of energy resources in West Siberia, an area rich in oil and natural gas.