The Geography of Nationalism in Russia and the USSR by Robert J. Kaiser (English

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Geography of Nationalism in Russia and the USSR by Robert J. Kaiser The Geography of Nationalism in Russia and the USSR is an important addition to the small library of essential works on the collapse of the Soviet empire. The first attempt to construct and test broad theoretical propositions about "place" and "territoriality" in the making of nations, it examines the critical social processes underlying the format FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Geography of Nationalism in Russia and the USSR is an important addition to the small library of essential works on the collapse of the Soviet empire. The first attempt to construct and test broad theoretical propositions about "place" and "territoriality" in the making of nations, it examines the critical social processes underlying the formation of nations and homelands in Russia and the USSR during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Robert Kaiser finds that for the most part national self-consciousness was only beginning to supplant a localist mentality by the time of World War I. The national problem faced by Lenin was fundamentally different from the more difficult nationalist challenge that confronted Gorbachev. In Kaisers place-based theory, the homeland, once created in the imaginations of the indigenous masses, powerfully structured national processes and international relations. "Indigenization" from below became an active competitor with nationality policies that promoted Russification, resulting in the restructuring of ethnic stratification to favor indigenes in their own respective home republics and to challenge Russian dominance outside Russia.The revolutionary changes occurring since 1989, Kaiser argues, should therefore be seen as part of a longer process of indigenization. Originally published in 1994. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Table of Contents List of MapsList of TablesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPt. 1Theoretical and Historical FrameworkCh. 1The Meaning of Homeland in the Study of Nationalism3Ch. 2The Making of Nations in Tsarist Russia33Ch. 3National Consolidation and Territoriality during the Interwar Period94Pt. 2National Territoriality in the Postwar USSRCh. 4Population Redistribution and National Territoriality, 1959-1989151Ch. 5Social Mobilization and National Territoriality191Ch. 6The Ethnocultural Transformation of Soviet Society: Russification versus Indigenization250Ch. 7Political Indigenization and the Disintegration of the USSR325Ch. 8Conclusions and Implications378Appendix A: Evolution of the Soviet Federal System409Appendix B: Native Language Instruction in the USSR414Bibliography417Index447 Review "An indispensable work."--Times Literary Supplement "The book reflects sound scholarship, informed analysis, and thorough research... His case is well argued and generally persuasive... This excellent, well-written volume is valuable to anyone interested in the former Soviet Union or in nationalism and national territoriality in general."--Geographical Reviews Long Description The Geography of Nationalism in Russia and the USSR is an important addition to the small library of essential works on the collapse of the Soviet empire. The first attempt to construct and test broad theoretical propositions about "place" and "territoriality" in the making of nations, it examines the critical social processes underlying the formation of nations and homelands in Russia and the USSR during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Robert Kaiser finds that for the most part national self-consciousness was only beginning to supplant a localist mentality by the time of World War I. The national problem faced by Lenin was fundamentally different from the more difficult nationalist challenge that confronted Gorbachev. In Kaisers place-based theory, the homeland, once created in the imaginations of the indigenous masses, powerfully structured national processes and international relations. "Indigenization" from below became an active competitor with nationality policies that promoted Russification, resulting in the restructuring of ethnic stratification to favor indigenes in their own respective home republics and to challenge Russian dominance outside Russia.The revolutionary changes occurring since 1989, Kaiser argues, should therefore be seen as part of a longer process of indigenization. Originally published in 1994. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Review Quote The book reflects sound scholarship, informed analysis, and thorough research.... His case is well argued and generally persuasive.... This excellent, well-written volume is valuable to anyone interested in the former Soviet Union or in nationalism and national territoriality in general. Details ISBN0691601534 Pages 496 Publisher Princeton University Press Series Princeton Legacy Library ISBN-10 0691601534 ISBN-13 9780691601533 Format Paperback Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Year 2017 Illustrations black & white illustrations DEWEY 320.5330947 Publication Date 2017-03-21 Language English Translated from English Author Robert J. Kaiser UK Release Date 2017-03-21 NZ Release Date 2017-03-21 US Release Date 2017-03-21 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Alternative 9780691032542 AU Release Date 2017-05-29 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! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161688490;

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