APPARATCHIKS IN THE YEARS OF GIERK'S PROSPERITY

The book "Apparatchiks in the years of Gierek's prosperity" is a fascinating journey through time, showing the behind-the-scenes of the supervision of the voivodeship committees of the Polish United Workers' Party (PZPR) over investments in the turbulent period of 1971-1974. The authors, Maciej Tymiński, Piotr Koryś and Dariusz Standerski, analyze with extraordinary precision the investment boom of the Edward Gierek era, which forever changed the landscape of Poland. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mechanisms of power and economy in the Polish People's Republic.

• In-depth analysis of the party's role in investment processes
• Detailed study of three diverse regions of Poland
• Reconstruction of the working methods of local PZPR leaders
• Showing the differences in the strategies adopted by the apparatchiks
• Attentive look at the investment boom of the Gierek era
• Accessible language and extensive source base
• Ideal reading for historians and economists

The investment boom of the Edward Gierek era was one of the most important periods in the history of the Polish People's Republic. The way investments were made shaped the economic system of the time, in which the ruling party played an important role. This work is devoted to examining the involvement of the voivodeship leaders of the party in the implementation of investment projects. The analysis concerns three different regions of Poland (Warsaw and the voivodeships of Katowice and Lublin), whose economies were different, as were the social structure and political significance.

The study of three regions made it possible not only to reconstruct the working methods of the secretaries of the voivodeship committees in relation to investment projects, but also to show the differences in the strategies adopted by the local leaders of the Polish United Workers' Party (PZPR), who operated in different environments and held different positions in the party hierarchy. This book is a valuable source of knowledge about the mechanisms of power and economy in the Polish People's Republic, showing the behind-the-scenes of decision-making and the influence of local leaders on the implementation of central investment plans. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexity of that historical period.

The Center for Political Thought, the publisher of this publication, is a renowned scientific institution specializing in research on the political and social history of Poland. The publishing house guarantees a high substantive and editorial level, which makes this book even more valuable. Reach for this book and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of politics and economy of the Polish People's Republic!

The book has 216 pages, the format 146x204 mm and a paperback cover. It was published in 2024.