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Social Science General

Russia

Anthropological Insights

by (author) Petra Rethmann

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2018
Category
General, Cultural, Russia
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781442636576
    Publish Date
    Oct 2018
    List Price
    $30.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781442636606
    Publish Date
    Nov 2018
    List Price
    $24.95

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Description

This book offers a brief introduction to the anthropological study of Russia. Moving beyond the conceptual iron curtain that has divided past study of Russia into "East" and "West," it situates Russia in a global context and provides readers with all of the necessary analytical tools for understanding the complex cultural and social configurations of the contemporary Russian Federation. Based on extensive fieldwork in Russia, it offers unique insights into a number of cultural configurations—including socialism, violence, mythology, colonialism, nationalism, gender, memory, democracy, media, and art. Through the use of interesting case studies and ethnographic "snapshots," the author has produced a lively and engaging overview of Russia’s cultural meaning and significance.

About the author

Petra Rethmann is assistant professor of anthropology at McMaster University. Her work has been published in American Anthropologist, American Ethnologist, Anthropologica, and The Anthropology of East-Europe Review.

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