Stalinism (eBook, PDF)

The Essential Readings
Redaktion: Hoffmann, David

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book comprises 11 essays on Stalinism by both eminent historians and younger scholars who have conducted research in the newly opened Russian archives. They discuss both the origins and consequences of Stalinism, and illustrate recent scholarly trends in the field of Soviet history. * * A collection of essays on Stalinism by both eminent and younger scholars. * Discusses both the origins and consequences of Stalinism. * Provides an overview of the debates for students new to the subject. * Includes the results of research in the newly opened Russian archives.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Mai 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780470758236
• Artikelnr.: 38201780

Autorenporträt

David L. Hoffmann is Professor of History at Ohio State University where he teaches Russian History, including an upper-level course on Stalinism. His research focuses on the political, social, and cultural history of the Stalin era. He is author of Peasant Metropolis: Social Identities in Moscow, 1929-1941 (1994); Stalinist Values: The Cultural Norms of Soviet Modernity, 1917-1941 (2003). He is also the co-editor of Russian Modernity: Politics, Knowledge, Practices (2000), and the co-author of Cultivating the Masses: The Modern Social State in Russia, 1914-1941 (forthcoming).

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements.

Glossary.

Introduction: Interpretations of Stalinism: David L. Hoffmann(The Ohio State University).

Part I The Origins of Stalinism.

Part II The Consequences of Stalinism..

Index.

Rezensionen

"The often contentious scholarly arguments about the character ofStalinism are fully represented in this important volume assembledand introduced by Ohio State's David Hoffmann. Perfect forthe classroom, the essays in this book contain some of the bestrecent research and thinking about Stalin's key role inRussian History."Norman Naimark, Stanford University

"This is a collection of enormous value to anyone seeking tounderstand the causes and consequences of Stalin's despotictransformation of Soviet society. It brings together some of thefinest historical writing, including more recent scholarship, toreflect the diversity of interpretation of this grim but vitallyimportant episode in twentieth-century history." Steve Smith,University of Essex

"Soviet historical studies have been reanimated ... Students andteachers oof this period confront a proliferation of authoritiesand viewpoints. The strength of David Hoffmann's collection is inits attempt to replect this variety of views." Continuity andChange

"Brilliant and illuminating analyses. Hoffman provides a rangeof first-rate critiques of the regime from various angles."Journal of Genocide Research