Human Tradition in Modern Russia

By integrating the human dimension into Russian history, The Human Tradition in Modern Russia introduces Russian social history to readers in a provocative and interesting new way. The essays in this unique collection are based largely on previously classified Russian archival information available only since 1991. This is a study of Russian history since 1861 from the perspective of individuals and groups usually underrepresented in scholarly studies, giving the reader a thorough view of Modern Russia from the 'grassroots' level. The Human Tradition in Modern Russia is ideal for courses on Russian history and civilization, modern European history, and world history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0842028579
• ISBN13: 9780842028578
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A look inside the lives of people

This is a great book that gives insights into the lives of ordinary people. So much of the history that one reads is impersonal, this gets down to the personal level. It tells about the lives of people of Russia. The different essays are wide-ranging in topic and time period. They encompass such diverse subjects as labor clinics where prostitutes are "rehabilitated," the doctor who was supposed to answer questions by mail but only gave the info he thought people should have, the intriguing case of Krylov vs. Krylova and many more. The essays, written by various historians, are all short and interesting and are accompanied by a succinct introduction by the editor which places them in context. I recommend this book for a good overview into the lives of ordinary people of Russia and an interesting read.