Village Mothers: Three Generations of Change in Russia and Tataria (Indiana-Michigan Series in Russian and East European Studies) |
| Author: David L. Ransel
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 2862822
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 314
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 0253338255
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.8743
EAN: 9780253338259
ASIN: 0253338255
Publication Date: January 2001
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" . . . fascinating insights into shifts in women's perceptions and behaviors spanning much of the twentieth century. It is the scope of these personal histories and the detail they have generated which makes this book partcularly impressive. . . . a very accessible and colorful text." --Susan Bridger Village Mothers describes the reception of modern medical ideas and practices by three generations of Russian and Tatar village women in the 20th century.
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A book that reflects the true nature of Russia March 17, 2001
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Most people outside Russia perceive it as a Slavic, Christian nation. That is a wrong way of looking at it. Russia is a symbiosis of Slavic/Christian and Turkic/Muslim elements. David L. Ransel's fascinating book reflects this dual nature of Russia and gives an insight into its complex inner soul. A wealth of details and astute observations make this book a pleasure to read. Most recent books about Russia concentrate on its urban aspects or on its general political or economic aspects. Unlike them, Village Mothers presents a picture of its rural life. Russia has been a largely rural, agricultural country for many centuries. Its industrialization started only a few decade ago. That's why it is important to understand the village life in Russia. David Ransel's book helps to do just that.
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