Witnessing the Soviet Twilight : Accounts of Americans in the U.S.S.R. on the Eve of Its Collapse

Dorothy S. McClellan

ISBN 10: 0786479442 / ISBN 13: 9780786479443

Edité par Mcfarland, 2014

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - More than 20 years have passed since the fall of the Soviet empire. This book provides an intimate look at how Americans resident in the Soviet Union in its final days described this unprecedented moment in history. North American scholars from the disciplines of philosophy, sociology, psychology, women's studies, criminal justice, labor relations, religion and education present their insights into the dramatic events that marked the collapse of the Soviet Union and the transition to the Commonwealth of Independent States.As glasnost and perestroika developed, many Russians grew critical of traditional beliefs and confused about their identity and role in society. As Marxism-Leninism slipped away, still others lamented the passing of a system rich in social protection and opportunities for education and professional advancement. In this crisis thoughtful people shared with the contributors to this book assessments of their national history, its successes and failures, its triumphs, its crimes and brutalities. Accounts range from concrete portrayals of individuals to theoretical discussions of ideology, economy, gender equality, capitalism and socialism, producing a multifaceted portrait of a changing nation.

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• Titre: Witnessing the Soviet Twilight : Accounts of Americans in the U.S.S.R. on the Eve of Its Collapse
• Éditeur: Mcfarland
• Date de parution: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0786479442
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780786479443
• Reliure: Taschenbuch
• État de l'article: Neu
• Dimensions: 229 L x 152 H x 15 P (en millimètres) 229 millimètres de largeur par 152 millimètres de hauteur par 15 millimètres de profondeur
• Poids: 418 grammes

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More than 20 years have passed since the fall of the Soviet empire. This book provides an intimate look at how Americans resident in the Soviet Union in its final days described this unprecedented moment in history. North American scholars from the disciplines of philosophy, sociology, psychology, women's studies, criminal justice, labor relations, religion and education present their insights into the dramatic events that marked the collapse of the Soviet Union and the transition to the Commonwealth of Independent States.

As glasnost and perestroika developed, many Russians grew critical of traditional beliefs and confused about their identity and role in society. As Marxism-Leninism slipped away, still others lamented the passing of a system rich in social protection and opportunities for education and professional advancement. In this crisis thoughtful people shared with the contributors to this book assessments of their national history, its successes and failures, its triumphs, its crimes and brutalities. Accounts range from concrete portrayals of individuals to theoretical discussions of ideology, economy, gender equality, capitalism and socialism, producing a multifaceted portrait of a changing nation.

À propos de l'auteur

Dorothy S. McClellan is a professor of criminal justice and regents professor at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She lives in Corpus Christi.