Stalinism Reloaded: Everyday Life in Stalin-City, Hungary by S?ndor Horv?th (Eng

Description: Stalinism Reloaded by Sándor Horváth, Thomas Cooper While the devastating effects of this regime are considered, a convincing case is made that ordinary citizens had significant agency in shaping the political policies that governed them. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Hungarian city of Sztalinvaros, or "Stalin-City," was intended to be the paradigmatic urban community of the new communist society in the 1950s. In Stalinism Reloaded, Sandor Horvath explores how Stalin-City and the socialist regime were built and stabilized not only by the state but also by the people who came there with hope for a better future. By focusing on the everyday experiences of citizens, Horvath considers the contradictions in the Stalinist policies and the strategies these bricklayers, bureaucrats, shop girls, and even children put in place in order to cope with and shape the expectations of the state. Stalinism Reloaded reveals how the state influenced marriage patterns, family structure, and gender relations. While the devastating effects of this regime are considered, a convincing case is made that ordinary citizens had significant agency in shaping the political policies that governed them. Author Biography Sándor Horváth is Senior Research Fellow of the Institute of History at the Hungarian Academy and Primary Coordinator of COURAGE, an international research project that explores cultural opposition in the former socialist countries in Eastern Europe. He also is the founding editor of The Hungarian Historical Review and has published widely in Hungarian on everyday life and socialism. Table of Contents ContentsIntroductionI Identities1. Myths2. Downtown America3. Urban VillagersII Relationships4. Family5. Abortion6. DivorceIII Hierarchy7. Bars8. Hooligans9. Slums10. ProstitutionConclusionBibliographyIndex Review Horvaths book is a nuanced and probing account of the social and cultural world of everyday socialism following the death of Stalin that takes nothing for granted. * Amercan Historical Review *Highly recommended. * Choice * Review Quote "Horvaths book is a nuanced and probing account of the social and cultural world of everyday socialism following the death of Stalin that takes nothing for granted."-- Amercan Historical Review "Highly recommended."-- Choice Details ISBN0253026814 Year 2017 ISBN-10 0253026814 ISBN-13 9780253026811 Format Paperback Pages 312 Publisher Indiana University Press Translator Thomas Cooper Language English Media Book Imprint Indiana University Press Subtitle Everyday Life in Stalin-City, Hungary Place of Publication Bloomington, IN Country of Publication United States Translated from Hungarian Publication Date 2017-03-27 Short Title Stalinism Reloaded UK Release Date 2017-03-27 AU Release Date 2017-03-27 NZ Release Date 2017-03-27 US Release Date 2017-03-27 Illustrations 44 Illustrations, black and white Author Thomas Cooper Alternative 9780253025746 DEWEY 306.094397 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127219554;

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