Beyond Soviet Studies

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Originally prepared for a series of workshops in 1992-93 sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson Center's Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies, these essays assess the transition from communism and review the study of post-Soviet society, national identity and nationalism, politics and political institutions, economics, foreign policy, and culture. Contributors critically assess the field and set out research questions for an uncertain future. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Review
"An excellent starting point for anyone interested in looking at the current state of former Societ studies."--David M. Crowe, Russian History

Book Description
Daniel Orlovsky brings together a group of leading scholars attempt a systematic assessment of the state of studies of the former Soviet Union after its collapse. The authors re-examine the transition from communism and review the study of post-Soviet society, national identity and nationalism, politics and political institutions, economics, foreign policy, and culture. They offer constructive criticisms of the field and set out research questions for an uncertain future.

About the Author
Daniel Orlovsky is professor of history at Southern Methodist University.


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Originally prepared for a series of workshops in 1992-93 sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson Center's Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies, these essays assess the transition from communism and review the study of post-Soviet society, national identity and nationalism, politics and political institutions, economics, foreign policy, and culture. Contributors critically assess the field and set out research questions for an uncertain future. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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