THE SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT OF SOCIETY V. G. AFANASYEV MOSCOW 1ST EDITION FIRST PRINTING

Rare original 1971 The Scientific Management of Society by V. G. Afanasyev. Published by Progress Publishers, Moscow, 285 pages. 8 1/8 inches by 5 1/2 inches. Hardcover, no dust jacket. Tiny stain to front endpaper, else fine.

This seminal work by Soviet philosopher and academician V. G. Afanasyev explores the theoretical foundations and practical implications of managing society through scientific and Marxist-Leninist principles. Published during the height of the Cold War, the book presents a comprehensive vision of social development guided by centralized planning, dialectical materialism, and the ideological goals of socialism.

A key text in Soviet-era political and social philosophy, The Scientific Management of Society offers unique insights into the USSR’s intellectual framework for governance, planning, and societal transformation. Afanasyev’s synthesis of Marxist theory and scientific methodology makes this work a significant reference for scholars of Soviet history and political theory.

This edition, as issued by the state-run Progress Publishers, is increasingly rare and sought after—particularly in its unabridged English translation.