Kenneth Maher

Wind of Change (eBook, ePUB)

An American Journey in Post-Soviet Russia

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Armed with youthful optimism, a degree in Russian Area Studies, and a desire to contribute to post-Cold War Russian/American relations, Kenneth Maher thought he'd landed his dream job when he joined a US company in unraveling former Communist Russia. Despite his best intentions, he may have gotten just a bit more than he'd bargained for.

Wind of Change is a keenly observed, insightful, and wry outsider's look at a nation and people in transition and the systems that wield the power, but not the appetite, for progress. Illuminating the communication and cultural breakdowns -from the comical and harrowing-alongside a memorable cast of characters, Maher takes his readers on an unforgettable journey through the Soviet Union and back again.

With astute cultural and political insights and a healthy dose of humor, Wind of Change delivers a front-row seat to the post-Soviet breakdown that foreshadowed Russia's return to authoritarianism.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Leo Maher
• Seitenzahl: 282
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798822903999
• Artikelnr.: 67558016

Autorenporträt

Born and raised in a suburb near Boston, Kenneth Maher had a passion for foreign languages and politics, which led him to obtain a master's degree in Russian Area Studies while simultaneously working as an intern at the U.S. Capitol. After several years traveling in the former Soviet Union, Kenneth returned to school for his M.B.A., followed by a long career as a business executive. He worked and traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and India. Kenneth paused his business career in response to the 9/11 attacks to serve as a military intelligence officer in Iraq. When not working or writing, Kenneth spends his time learning a new language (currently Italian) or enjoying a fascinating book. Wind of Change is his first book.