Stalinism

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.

ISBN 0631228918   Pages 336 ISBN13 9780631228912 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd   Weight (grammes) 462 Imprint Blackwell Publishers   Published in Oxford Format Paperback   Series title Blackwell Essential Readings in History Publication date 22 Nov 2002   Height (mm) 228 Non-book description xiv, 317 p. ;   Width (mm) 154 Library of Congress 2002009489   Spine width (mm) 18 DEWEY 947.0842   Academic level Undergraduate, Professional / Scholarly, Postgraduate DEWEY edition DC21

		Acknowledgments
		Glossary
		Introduction: Interpretations of Stalinism by David L. Hoffmann		1
1		Stalin's Role		11
		Stalin and his Stalinism: Power and Authority in the Soviet Union, 1930-1953 by Ronald Grigor Suny		13
2		Social Origins		37
		Grappling with Stalinism by Moshe Lewin		39
3		Socialist Ideology		63
		The Soviet Tragedy: A History of Socialism in Russia by Martin Malia		65
4		The Foreign Threat		81
		The Objectives of the Great Terror, 1937-1938 by Oleg Khlevnyuk		83
5		The Welfare State		105
		Magnetic Mountain: Stalinism as a Civilization by Stephen Kotkin		107
6		State Violence		127
		State Violence as Technique: The Logic of Violence in Soviet Totalitarianism by Peter Holquist		129
7		Resistance and Conformity		159
		Everyday Stalinism: Ordinary Life in Extraordinary Times by Sheila Fitzpatrick		161
8		Stalinist Subjectivity		179
		Working, Struggling, Becoming: Stalin-Era Autobiographical Texts by Jochen Hellbeck		181
9		Women and Gender		211
		Women in Soviet Society: Equality, Development, and Social Change by Gail Warshofsky Lapidus		213
10		Ethnicity and Nationality		237
		Nature and Nurture in a Socialist Utopia: Delineating the Soviet Socio-Ethnic Body in the Age of Socialism by Amir Weiner		239
11		The Postwar Years		275
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"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 <!--end--> "This is a collection of enormous value to anyone seeking to understand the causes and consequences of Stalin's despotic transformation of Soviet society. It brings together some of the finest historical writing, including more recent scholarship, to reflect the diversity of interpretation of this grim but vitally important episode in twentieth-century history." Steve Smith, University of Essex "Soviet historical studies have been reanimated ... Students and teachers oof this period confront a proliferation of authorities and viewpoints. The strength of David Hoffmann's collection is in its attempt to replect this variety of views." Continuity and Change "Brilliant and illuminating analyses. Hoffman provides a range of first-rate critiques of the regime from various angles." Journal of Genocide Research

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