The Coming Century of Peace Author:Mikhail S. Gorbachev This book contains Mikhail Gorbachev's step-by-step plan for a world without nuclear weapons in a decade and a half. The plan will apply not only to the Soviet Union and the United States, but to all nations which have nuclear arsenals. — This volume includes Mr. Gorbachev's press conference to a world audience after the Geneva Summit, as... more » well as his report to the Soviet people. He also gives a revealing explanation of the reasons which hamper U.S.-Soviet trade and cultural exchange.
In a frank and critical manner, Mikhail Gorbachev makes statements about economic and social problems in the USSR. He presents fresh statistics on Soviet living standards. He praises automobile workers determined to produce cars that will run 50% longer without repairs.
Mikhail Gorbachev calls for industrial innovations, more efficient food production and the elimination of waste, and overcoming the lack of involvement and motivation of some Soviet workers.« less