The Soviet Union : a very short introduction / Stephen Lovell.

Author/creator Lovell, Stephen, 1972-
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Descriptionxii, 151 pages : illustrations, maps ; 18 cm.
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects
Soviet Union--History.
Soviet Union--Politics and government.
Soviet Union--Social conditions.

SeriesVery short introductions ; 207
Very short introductions 207. ^A467935
Contents Introduction : questions and approaches -- Future and past -- Coercion and participation -- Poverty and wealth -- Elite and masses -- Patriotism and multinationalism -- West and East -- Conclusion.
Summary This introduction blends political history with an investigation into the society and culture at the time. Stephen Lovell examines aspects of patriotism, political violence, poverty, and ideology; and provides answers to some of the big questions about the Soviet experience.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 143-145) and index.
LCCN 2009281846
ISBN9780199238484 (pbk.)
ISBN0199238480 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks DK266 .L676 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold