Items related to Russian and Eastern European Cultures
Synopsis
The World Cultures Sourcebooks is a collection of observations, documents, and primary sources. This series is dedicated to students who wish to evaluate sources and base conclusions upon firsthand evidence chosen from the ideas of inquiring minds. This Sourcebook introduces the peoples of the Russian and Eastern European Cultures. At present the eight states constituting communist East Europe vary considerably in territory and population, but none is able to claim the rank of a great power. Three-Poland, Rumania, and Yugoslavia-may be classified together as comparatively large in relation to the others; four-Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, and Hungary-as of middle rank; and one-Albania-as small. Prior to 1914 it was mainly a realm of great empires that between them controlled the bulk of the area. Historically it is a zone of economic and social awkwardness, of intense national conflict, and of political weakness both between its own peoples and states, and among the great powers pursuing their own interests in the area. The area usually referred to as Russia is officially titled the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. It is composed of fifteen republics governed by soviets or councils. The republics of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belorussia, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakh, Kirghiz, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldavia, Russia, Tadzhik, Turkmen, Ukrainia, and Uzbek. The stretch from central -eastern Europe to central Asia. Because of its size the USSR has a diverse mix of climates, topography, and peoples. This volume traces the roots of communism, the establishment of collective farms, the Soviet education system, career opportunities, and much more.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherJ.B. Lippincott Company
- Publication date1974
- ISBN 10 0397402287
- ISBN 13 9780397402281
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages164
- EditorPaul Thomas Welty
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Russian and Eastern European Cultures
Published by
J.B. Lippincott Company, 1974
ISBN 10: 0397402287
ISBN 13: 9780397402281
Used
Soft cover
Seller: The Parnassus BookShop, Newport, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. J.B. Lippincott Company, 1974. A World Cultures Sourcebook. Trade Paperback in Very Good Condition. Clean, gently used book with no particular defects. Orange, hinged wrappers, solid binding, pages completely clean and free from any markings. World Culture Sourcebooks are collections of observations, documents, and primary sources that span the time covered by their readings ranging from prehistory, through the earliest known writings and comes down to the most recent historical period. They explore the origins of the people in a cultural area, their creativity, and the evolution of their ideology. 8vo. 164 pages. 1974, J.B. Lippincott Company. Seller Inventory # 030154
Quantity: 1 available