The Soviet Nationality Reader: The Disintegration In ContextSetting the context for the crisis that has fragmented the former USSR, this reader presents key essays by notable Western scholars who have shaped the debates within the field of Soviet nationality studies. Focusing first on the historical development of the Soviet multiethnic state, the discussions then turn to specific problem areas, including federalism, elites, economy, language policy, and nationalism. An introductory essay by the editor discusses how the works in teh book contribute to our understanding of the current disintegration and analyzes opposing perspectives in the debates. Intended for use as a textbook in undergraduate or graduate courses on Soviet nationality problems or Soviet and post-Soviet domestic politics, this anthology will be valuable for students and professors alike. |
Contents
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PART II Federalism | 103 |
PART III Elites and Ethnic Stratification | 179 |
PART IV Economy | 257 |
PART V Language | 321 |
PART VI Nationalism and Nationalist Movements | 387 |
PART VII Coping with the Nationalities Crisis | 545 |
About the Book and Editor | 633 |
About the Contributors | 634 |
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