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Conscience, Dissent and Reform in Soviet Russia

Philip Boobbyer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:29th Apr '09

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This book embraces the political, intellectual, social and cultural history of Soviet Russia. Providing a useful perspective of Putin’s Russia, and with a strong historical and religious background, the book:

  • looks at the changing features of the Soviet ideology from Lenin to Stalin, and the moral universe of Stalin's time
  • explores the history of the moral thinking of the dissident intelligentsia
  • examines the moral dimension of Soviet dissent amongst dissidents of both religious and secular persuasions, and includes biographical material
  • explores the ethical assumptions of the perestroika era, firstly amongst Communist leaders, and then in the emerging democratic and national forces.
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ISBN: 9780415545877

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 550g

296 pages