The Human Tradition in Modern Russia

By integrating the human dimension into Russian history, this lively textbook introduces Russian social history since 1861 to readers in provocative and interesting new ways. The essays in this unique collection are based largely on previously classified Russian archival information available only since 1991. Bringing in the perspectives of individuals and groups usually overlooked, the authors give the reader a grassroots view of modern Russia. The Human Tradition in Modern Russia is an ideal for courses on Russian history and civilization and modern European history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0842028560
• ISBN13: 9780842028561
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"

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.