“The Communist revolution, made in the name of abolishing classes, is ending by creating a new class.”
Djilas argued that while this class did not "own" property in the traditional capitalist sense (with deeds and titles), they exercised over nationalised property. This control provided them with all the perks of ownership: wealth, prestige, and absolute power. Key Characteristics of the New Class: milovan djilas nova klasapdf
: Unlike Western critics (like Hayek or Orwell), Djilas wrote from the perspective of a true believer who helped build the system. This gives his critique a visceral, sociological weight. “The Communist revolution, made in the name of
against Nazi and Fascist occupation. By the end of the war, he was one of the "big four" leaders of the new Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, serving as a top aide and likely successor to President Josip Broz Tito The Disillusionment This gives his critique a visceral, sociological weight
), is a critical exploration of how communist regimes inevitably create a new, privileged ruling elite. Written while Djilas was a political prisoner in Yugoslavia, the book argues that the "classless society" promised by Marxism was replaced by a system of bureaucratic totalitarianism. Prefeitura de Aracaju Core Content and Main Thesis