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From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin Russia in Search of Its Identity: 1913–2023

From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin Russia in Search of Its Identity: 1913–2023

This book integrates Soviet and post-Soviet Russian history into a coherent whole by focusing on the culture role models habits and behavior patterns that provide continuity between various political regimes systems and rulers from Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin. The unifying theme of all these periods is the central question of identity – how the Russians have defined themselves their country and their values. Why did the Bolsheviks try to erase any trace of Old Russia and with what did they try to replace it? Why did Stalin wipe out the kulaks and the old Bolsheviks? What were the political consequences of the Great Patriotic War on the Russians as people? When post-Stalin Russia slowly weakened and gave way to the humanism and Westernization that led to the collapse of the Soviet system why did the 1990s generate a resurgence of anti-western nationalism? And how to explain the slow and steady break with the West under President Putin? This will be a core textbook for undergraduate and graduate students of Russian and European history and a valuable text for all those interested in how the Russian past influenced and shaped current politics and in the international East–West divide in particular. | From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin Russia in Search of Its Identity: 1913–2023

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Transnational Russian-American Travel Writing

Transnational Russian-American Travel Writing

In this study Marinova examines the diverse practices of crossing boundaries tactics of translation and experiences of double and multiple political and national attachments evident in texts about Russo-American encounters from the end of the American Civil War to the Russian Revolution of 1905. Marinova brings together published writings archival materials and personal correspondence of well or less known travelers of diverse ethnic backgrounds and artistic predilections: from the quintessential American Mark Twain to the Russian-Jewish ethnographer and revolutionary Vladimir Bogoraz; from masters of realist prose such as the Ukrainian-born Vladimir Korolenko and the Jewish-Russian-American Abraham Cahan to romantic wanderers like Edna Proctor Isabel Hapgood or Grigorii Machtet. By highlighting the reification of problematic stereotypes of ethnic and racial difference in these texts Marinova illuminates the astonishing success of the Cold War period’s rhetoric of mutual hatred and exclusion and its continuing legacy today. | Transnational Russian-American Travel Writing

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Vue 7 From the Ground Up: The Official Guide

Vue 7 From the Ground Up: The Official Guide

Create lush terrains and atmospheres in Vue and enhance your knowledge of all the features in this software such as lighting cameras and Python scripting. Ami and Vladimir Chopine from GeekAtPlay. com guide you through 17 stand-alone tutorials each with a different focus on the key components of Vue. The companion website includes brand new video tutorials from Geekatplay as well as materials atmosphere settings image maps models project files and completed images and animations. | Vue 7 From the Ground Up: The Official Guide

GBP 180.00
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Russia A Historical Introduction from Kievan Rus' to the Present

Russia A Historical Introduction from Kievan Rus' to the Present

This lucid account of Russian and Soviet history presents major trends and events from Kievan Rus’ to Vladimir Putin’s presidency in the twenty-first century. Directly addressing controversial topics this book looks at issues such as the impact of the Mongol conquest the paradoxes of Peter the Great the “inevitability” of the 1917 Revolution the Stalinist terror and the Gorbachev reform effort. This new ninth edition has been updated to include a discussion of Russian participation in the War in Donbas eastern Ukraine Russia’s role in the Syrian civil war the rise of opposition figure Alexei Navalny Vladimir Putin’s confirmation as “president for life ” recent Russian relations with the United States the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union as well as contemporary social and cultural trends. Distinguished by its brevity and supplemented with substantially updated suggested readings that feature new scholarship on Russia and a thoroughly updated index this essential text provides balanced coverage of all periods of Russian history and incorporates economic social and cultural developments as well as politics and foreign policy. Suitable for undergraduates as well as the general reader with an interest in Russia this text is a concise single volume on one of the world’s most significant lands. | Russia A Historical Introduction from Kievan Rus' to the Present

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Mystical Theology and Contemporary Spiritual Practice Renewing the Contemplative Tradition

Mystical Theology and Contemporary Spiritual Practice Renewing the Contemplative Tradition

In Mystical Theology and Contemporary Spiritual Practice several leading scholars explore key themes within the Christian mystical tradition contemporary and historical. The overall aim of the book is to demonstrate the relevance of mystical theology to contemporary spiritual practice. Attention is given to the works of Baron von Hugel Vladimir Lossky Margery Kempe Ludwig Wittgenstein Thomas Merton and Francisco de Osuna as well as to a wide range of spiritual practices including pilgrimage spiritual direction contemplative prayer and the quotidian spirituality of the New Monasticism. Christian mystical theology is shown to be a living tradition which has vibrant and creative new expressions in contemporary spiritual practice. It is argued that mystical theology affirms something both ordinary and extraordinary which is fundamental to the Christian experience of prayer. | Mystical Theology and Contemporary Spiritual Practice Renewing the Contemplative Tradition

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The Routledge Handbook of Literary Translingualism

The Routledge Handbook of Literary Translingualism

Though it might seem as modern as Samuel Beckett Joseph Conrad and Vladimir Nabokov translingual writing - texts by authors using more than one language or a language other than their primary one - has an ancient pedigree. The Routledge Handbook of Literary Translingualism aims to provide a comprehensive overview of translingual literature in a wide variety of languages throughout the world from ancient to modern times. The volume includes sections on: translingual genres - with chapters on memoir poetry fiction drama and cinema ancient medieval and modern translingualism global perspectives - chapters overseeing European African and Asian languages Combining chapters from lead specialists in the field this volume will be of interest to scholars graduate students and advanced undergraduates interested in investigating the vibrant area of translingual literature. Attracting scholars from a variety of disciplines this interdisciplinary and pioneering Handbook will advance current scholarship of the permutations of languages among authors throughout time.

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Causes and Consequences of Democratization The regions of Russia

Causes and Consequences of Democratization The regions of Russia

In recent decades the regions of Russia have taken different paths of regime transition. Despite the consolidation of an autocratic regime at national level and the centralization steered by Vladimir Putin’s government the variation across sub-national regimes persists. Using an innovative theoretical framework this book explores both causes and consequences of democratization in the regions of Russia. It is the first study in the field to systematically integrate structural and agency approaches in order to account for economic social historical and international causes of democratization and to trace its consequences. By focusing on the challenging and under-studied topic of sub-national regimes the book provides a unique perspective on regime transition and the new theoretical framework contributes to a better understanding of democratization world-wide. The book will be of key interest to scholars and students of democratization sub-national regimes East European politics comparative politics post-communism and international relations. | Causes and Consequences of Democratization The regions of Russia

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New Directions in Public Opinion

New Directions in Public Opinion

The 2016 elections called into question the accuracy of public opinion polling while tapping into new streams of public opinion more widely. The third edition of this well-established text addresses these questions and adds new perspectives to its authoritative line-up. The hallmark of this book is making cutting-edge research accessible and understandable to students and general readers. Here we see a variety of disciplinary approaches to public opinion reflected including psychology economics sociology and biology in addition to political science. An emphasis on race gender and new media puts the elections of 2016 into context and prepares students to look ahead to 2020 and beyond. New to the third edition: • Includes 2016 election results and their implications for public opinion polling going forward. • Three new chapters have been added on racializing politics worldview politics and the modern information environment. • New authors include Shanto Iyengar Michael Tesler Vladimir E. Medenica Erin Cikanek Danna Young Jennifer Jerit and Jake Haselswerdt. | New Directions in Public Opinion

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Putin’s “Turn to the East” in the Xi Jinping Era

Putin’s “Turn to the East” in the Xi Jinping Era

Rozman Christoffersen and a team of expert contributors analyze the evolution of Vladimir Putin’s reorientation to Asia since 2012. When Putin announced a “Turn to the East” in Russian foreign policy upon his return to the presidency this was to be strategic reorientation emphasizing multilateralism. As the years have passed however this has turned into a tight reliance on the bilateral relationship with China. Rozman Christoffersen and their team explore how the “Turn” proceeded and developed over the course of a decade ending by examining the impact of the Ukraine war on Sino-Russian relations. Their analysis focuses on Russia’s perspective taking into account an extensive range of Russian publications to look at how priorities shifted. While affirming the continued strengthening of ties between Beijing and Moscow they identify many tensions between them noting especially Russia’s illusions about the relationship. A comprehensive review of Russian policy toward the Indo-Pacific which is essential reading for courses on Russian foreign policy and international relations in East Asia. | Putin’s “Turn to the East” in the Xi Jinping Era

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Survival: December 2023- January 2024

Survival: December 2023- January 2024

Survival the IISS’s bimonthly journal challenges conventional wisdom and brings fresh often controversial perspectives on strategic issues of the moment. In this issue: Lawrence Freedman assesses Russia’s nuclear red line and how Vladimir Putin’s views compare to those of Russian pundits Steven Simon and Jonathan Stevenson explore the roots of Hamas’s attack on Israel on 7 October and the options available to the United States for restraining the Israeli government Charlie Laderman assesses the similarities between December 1941 – when Germany and Japan determining it to be inevitable declared war on the US – and the ongoing geopolitical crises governments face today Sara Bjerg Moller reflects on NATO allies’ failure to deliver on national collective-defence targets as the Alliance approaches its 75th anniversary Lynn Kuok explores China’s reshaping of international law to achieve its strategic goals and other countries’ failure to do so And seven more thought-provoking pieces as well as our regular Book Reviews and Noteworthy column. Editor: Dr Dana Allin Managing Editor: Jonathan Stevenson Associate Editor: Carolyn West Editorial Assistant: Conor Hodges | Survival: December 2023- January 2024

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Survival: February - March 2023

Survival: February - March 2023

Survival the IISS’s bimonthly journal challenges conventional wisdom and brings fresh often controversial perspectives on strategic issues of the moment. In this issue: Hans Binnendijk and David C. Gompert assess that Sino-US talks on nuclear stability should start with a nuclear no-first-use declaration Irene Mia argues that fiscal constraints might prevent new leftist governments in Latin America from implementing their policy pledges Agnieszka Gehringer makes the case that the EU will benefit in the longer term from reducing its economic dependency on China Jean-Yves Haine observes that the Ukraine crisis may be more dangerous than the Cuban Missile Crisis insofar as Vladimir Putin considers Ukraine strategically crucial to Russia Cesare Merlini believes that the legacies of Henry Kissinger and Jean Monnet may help us to understand current trends in global affairs And six more thought-provoking pieces as well as our regular Book Reviews and Noteworthy column. Editor: Dr Dana Allin Managing Editor: Jonathan Stevenson Associate Editor: Carolyn West Editorial Assistant: Charlie Zawadzki | Survival: February - March 2023

GBP 11.99
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The State and Big Business in Russia Understanding Kremlin–Business Relations in the Early Putin Era

The State and Big Business in Russia Understanding Kremlin–Business Relations in the Early Putin Era

This book presents a study of the complex relationship between the Russian state and big business during Vladimir Putin’s first two presidential terms (2000–2008). Based on extensive original research it focuses on the interaction of Russia’s political executive with the ‘oligarchs’. It shows how Putin’s crackdown on this elite group led big business to accept new ‘rules of the game’ and how this was accompanied by the involvement of big business in policy formulation particularly through the organisational vehicle of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP). It goes on to discuss why Yukos and its CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky were targeted by Russia’s political authorities and the resultant consequences namely the end of the relatively successful framework via which state-business relations had been managed and its replacement by fear and mutual distrust along with a vastly expanded role for the state and state-related actors in the Russian corporate sector. The book explores all these developments in detail and sets them against the context of continued trends towards greater authoritarianism in Russia. | The State and Big Business in Russia Understanding Kremlin–Business Relations in the Early Putin Era

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The Soviet Colossus History and Aftermath

The Soviet Colossus History and Aftermath

The Soviet Colossus revisits the turning points in Russia’s modern history from the fall of the tsarist regime to the establishment of the Bolshevik dictatorship and Stalinist totalitarianism; the reforms and counter-reforms of Khrushchev and Brezhnev to the reform program of Mikhail Gorbachev and the resultant collapse of the Soviet Union; and from the effort to build a democratic and free-market Russia under Boris Yeltsin to the political authoritarianism and the establishment of a state capitalist economy under Vladimir Putin. This eighth edition has been revised and updated to cover the latest developments from the Putin administration. These revisions include added emphasis on the increasing authoritarian nature of Russia’s political system the serious challenges posed by the country’s unsolved economic and social problems and the growing tensions between Russia on the one hand and the United States and the European Union on the other as a result of Moscow’s aggression against Ukraine. Kort combines this updated account with a broad exploration of Russia’s political history examining how the Soviet past has been woven into the fabric of the modern Russian state a state which plays such a major assertive role in global affairs but which simultaneously remains an allusive secretive entity. With Russia’s increasing influence on the global stage and the controversies that often accompany this The Soviet Colossus is an invaluable resource for students of history politics and international relations. | The Soviet Colossus History and Aftermath

GBP 42.99
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Memory Politics in Contemporary Russia Television Cinema and the State

Memory Politics in Contemporary Russia Television Cinema and the State

This book examines the societal dynamics of memory politics in Russia. Since Vladimir Putin became president the Russian central government has increasingly actively employed cultural memory to claim political legitimacy and discredit all forms of political opposition. The rhetorical use of the past has become a defining characteristic of Russian politics creating a historical foundation for the regime’s emphasis on a strong state and centralised leadership. Exploring memory politics this book analyses a wide range of actors from the central government and the Russian Orthodox Church to filmmaker and cultural heavyweight Nikita Mikhalkov and radical thinkers such as Aleksandr Dugin. In addition in view of the steady decline in media freedom since 2000 it critically examines the role of cinema and television in shaping and spreading these narratives. Thus this book aims to gain a better understanding of the various means through which the Russian government practices its memory politics (e. g. the role of state media) and on the other hand to sufficiently value the existence of alternative and critical voices and criticism that existing studies tend to overlook. Contributing to current debates in the field of memory studies and of current affairs in Russia and Eastern Europe this book will be of interest to scholars working in the fields of Russian Studies Cultural Memory Studies Nationalism and National Identity Political Communication Film Television and Media Studies. | Memory Politics in Contemporary Russia Television Cinema and the State

GBP 39.99
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Collective Reflexology The Complete Edition

Collective Reflexology The Complete Edition

Vladimir Mikhailovitch Bekhterev was a pioneering Russian neurologist psychiatrist and psychologist. A highly esteemed rival of Ivan Pavlov his achievements in the areas of personality clinical psychology and political and social psychology were recognized and acclaimed throughout the world. Publication of the complete text of Collective Reflexology brings to the English-speaking world this brilliant scientist's final theoretical statements on how reflexological principles which he had been developing over a quarter century can be extended far beyond analysis of the individual personality. Bekhterev's work grows out of his interest in group psychology and suggestion. This concept of the reflex is much broader than Pavlov's. It is applicable to every variety of life. Bekhterev compared his own analyses to those of other European thinkers such as Comte LeBon and Sorokin. Such analyses strained against the official Marxist-Leninist doctrines of the era. Bekhterev died in 1927 allegedly of poisoning by Stalin's henchman. As with many scientists during the Soviet era his legacy was suppressed. In the normal course of events his name would have been as well known as that of Freud Pavlov or more lately B. F. Skinner. This first publication of Bekhterev's great work in English fills a void in the fields of psychology sociology and the history of science. V. M. Bekhterev was director of the Military Medical Academy in St. Petersburg and founded there its Psychoneurological Institute. Among his many books are Suggestion: Its Role in Social Life (available from Transaction) and The Subject Matter and Goals of Social Psychology. Lloyd H. Strickland is professor of psychology at Carleton University. He is the author of numerous journal articles and editor of Directions in Soviet Social Psychology and Soviet and Western Perspectives in Social Psychology. Bekhterev (1857-1927) is a formidable figure and his work continues to deserve careful study. Canadian Psychology | Collective Reflexology The Complete Edition

GBP 42.99
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Military and Society in 21st Century Europe A Comparative Analysis

Military and Society in 21st Century Europe A Comparative Analysis

This compendium on Europe's military situation is written by leading analysts of military studies representing every major nation of Europe. Also included are three overview chapters that set the tone for this volume. These chapters - Martin Shaw on the evolution of a common risk society Christopher Dandeker on the military in democratic societies and Wilfried von Bredow on the re-nationalization of military strategy - provide an introduction to the work. Although the Cold War is now two decades removed from Europe the challenges of transition to new defense systems and institutional structures still confront those who plan the future for military establishments. The country studies as well as the final analysis of the trends and probable future developments in Europe should be required reading throughout the national security structure for politicians and decision makers seeking to understand the dilemmas facing European militaries and the societies they defend. The chapters cover a wide range of nations. Jean Callaghan Christo Domoztov and Valery Ratchcev examine the Bulgarian armed forces after the 1997 elections and Marie Vlachova and Stefan Sarvas review civil-military relations in the Czech Republic. Janos Szabo studies the defense sector in Hungary. Adriana Stanescu sees Romania as a case of delayed modernization. Vladimir Rukavishnikov studies the military in post-communist Russia. Paul Klein and Jürgen Kuhlmann review the German armed forces in the context of a peace dividend. Bernard Boene and Didier Danet consider France and the post draft situation. Marina Nuciari and Giuseppe Caforio consider the Italian military in a democratic context. Jan van der Meulen and his colleagues look upon the Netherlands military as a case study in post-modernization. The final contribution summarizes lessons learned in assessing the contemporary civil-military complex. | Military and Society in 21st Century Europe A Comparative Analysis

GBP 130.00
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The Actor and the Character Explorations in the Psychology of Transformative Acting

The Actor and the Character Explorations in the Psychology of Transformative Acting

Transformative acting remains the aspiration of many an emerging actor and constitutes the achievement of some of the most acclaimed performances of our age: Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln Meryl Streep as Mrs Thatcher Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter – the list is extensive and we all have our favourites. But what are the physical and psychological processes which enable actors to create characters so different from themselves? To understand this unique phenomenon Vladimir Mirodan provides both a historical overview of the evolution of notions of 'character' in Western theatre and a stunning contemporary analysis of the theoretical implications of transformative acting. The Actor and the Character: Surveys the main debates surrounding the concept of dramatic character and – contrary to recent trends – explains why transformative actors conceive their characters as ‘independent’ of their own personalities. Describes some important techniques used by actors to construct their characters by physical means: work on objects neutral and character masks Laban movement analysis Viewpoints etc. Examines the psychology behind transformative acting from the perspectives of both psychoanalysis and scientific psychology and based on recent developments in psychology asks whether transformation is not just acting folklore but may actually entail temporary changes to the brain structures of the actors. The Actor and the Character speaks not only to academics and students studying actor training and acting theory but contributes to current lively academic debates around character. This is a compelling and original exploration of the limits of acting theory and practice psychology and creative work in which Mirodan boldly re-examines some of the fundamental assumptions of actor training and some basic tenets of theatre practice to ask: What happens when one of us ‘becomes somebody else’? | The Actor and the Character Explorations in the Psychology of Transformative Acting

GBP 36.99
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Ibbs and Tillett The Rise and Fall of a Musical Empire

Ibbs and Tillett The Rise and Fall of a Musical Empire

For the greater part of the twentieth century Ibbs and Tillett's concert agency was to the British music industry what Marks and Spencer is to the world of the department store. The roll-call of famous musicians on its books was unmatched and included such international stars as Clara Butt Fritz Kreisler Pablo Casals Sergei Rachmaninov Andr Segovia Kathleen Ferrier Myra Hess Jacqueline du Pr Clifford Curzon and Vladimir Ashkenazy to name but a handful. From 1906 the success of the company was due to the dedication of its founders Robert Leigh Ibbs and John Tillett. After their deaths the agency was run by the latter's wife Emmie who dubbed the 'Duchess of Wigmore Street' became one of the most formidable yet respected women in British music. The history of this unique institution and its owners is told here for the first time often through the fascinating letters that were exchanged between the artists themselves and the agency. It begins in the latter years of the 19th century with the concert and theatrical manager Narciso Vert for whom both Ibbs and Tillett worked until his death in 1905. The story then becomes a history of musical life in twentieth-century Britain illuminating aspects of the day-to-day management of concerts and festivals the lives and livelihoods of professional musicians as well as those who strove to join their ranks through audition or recommendation. The changing profile and particularly the onset and development of personal management of artists represented by Ibbs and Tillett and their reception in the press can be viewed as a barometer of musical taste. The demise of the agency in 1990 was indicative of just how much the world of British music had changed by the end of the century but despite its loss to the profession the legacy and influence of Ibbs and Tillett has remained a benchmark in today's highly competitive world of artist management and concert promotion many of whose principal operators began | Ibbs and Tillett The Rise and Fall of a Musical Empire

GBP 38.99
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The Foreign Policy of Russia Changing Systems Enduring Interests

The Foreign Policy of Russia Changing Systems Enduring Interests

This text traces the lineage and development of Russian foreign policy with the insight that comes from a historical perspective. Now fully updated the sixth edition incorporates new coverage of issues including relations with the major powers and with other post-communist states with an emphasis on tensions with the U. S. and engagement with Ukraine Crimea and Syria. International security issues including arms control sanctions and intervention continue to grow in importance. Domestic and regional issues related to natural resource politics human rights Islamism and terrorism also persist. Chronologically organized chapters highlight the continuities of Russia’s behavior in the world since tsarist times as well as the major sources of change and variability over the revolutionary period wartime alliances and Cold War détente the Soviet collapse and the first post-communist decades. The basic framework used in the book is a modified realism that stresses the balance of power and the importance of national interest and identifies several factors (both internal and external) that condition Russian policy. The interpretations are original and based on a mix of primary and secondary sources. New to the Sixth Edition Thoroughly updated coverage of Russia’s bilateral relations with the United States and countries in Europe Asia Africa and Latin America. Discussion of how Moscow employs Russia’s soft power assets. Russian-American relations especially with respect to interference in the 2016 U. S. presidential elections and to U. S. foreign policy concerns in North Korea Iran and Syria. Russia’s interference in recent and upcoming elections in European states which (along with the Brexit vote) threaten to jeopardize the future of the European Union. The full unfolding of the Ukraine crisis. Vladimir Putin’s continuing campaign to command greater Western respect for Russia’s interests and capabilities. Significant new developments in the Middle East including the nuclear deal with Iran the involvement in the Syrian civil war and the first-ever production-control deal with OPEC. A new concluding chapter: Russia and the United States: A New Cold War? An Epilogue on the July 2018 Trump-Putin Summit and surrounding events. | The Foreign Policy of Russia Changing Systems Enduring Interests

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