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Paperback. * 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. . Editor(s): Hoffmann, David L. Series: Blackwell Essential Readings in History. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Essential Readings in History
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780631228912
SKU
V9780631228912
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99-50
About Hoffmann
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 ... Read more
Reviews for Stalinism
"The often contentious scholarly arguments about the character of Stalinism are fully represented in this important volume assembled and introduced by Ohio State’s David Hoffmann. Perfect for the classroom, the essays in this book contain some of the best recent research and thinking about Stalin’s key role in Russian History."Norman Naimark, Stanford University "This is a collection ... Read more