Thinking Theoretically About Soviet Nationalities [Paperback]

Alexander J. Motyl (Author)

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Publication Date: September 15, 1995 | Series: Studies of the Harriman Institute

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In bringing together this set of authors, Motyl makes a giant stride toward his main goals: to make Soviet nationality studies 'theoretical' and to make these studies part of the wider literature in ethnic studies. He assembles terrific diversity in theoretical approach and regional expertise. -- Slavic Review

About the Author

Alexander J. Motyl is associate director of The Harriman Institute, Columbia University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Columbia University Press (September 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0231075138
• ISBN-13: 978-0231075138
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,499,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A seminal work in nationalities scholarship, December 27, 1997

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This review is from: Thinking Theoretically About Soviet Nationalities (Paperback)

Quite sadly, this classic edited volume has not received the praise it richly deserves. Alexander Motyl has laced together a galaxy of luminaries in the nationalities field to piece together myriad theoretical approaches to studying nationalities in the former Soviet empire. How wonderful it is to read both Soviet scholars such as John Armstrong and Motyl himself, as well as such noted figures as Ernest Gellner and Anthony D. Smith ruminate on the complexities and contradictions inherent to Soviet nationalities policy. This is a text that unlike most books in the late to post-Soviet period has powerfully stood the test of time. It is a justifiably important work.