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Everything Was Forever, Until It Was No More: The Last Soviet Generation (InFormation),Used
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Soviet socialism was based on paradoxes that were revealed by the peculiar experience of its collapse. To the people who lived in that system the collapse seemed both completely unexpected and completely unsurprising. At the moment of collapse it suddenly became obvious that Soviet life had always seemed simultaneously eternal and stagnating, vigorous and ailing, bleak and full of promise. Although these characteristics may appear mutually exclusive, in fact they were mutually constitutive. This book explores the paradoxes of Soviet life during the period of 'late socialism' (1960s1980s) through the eyes of the last Soviet generation.Focusing on the major transformation of the 1950s at the level of discourse, ideology, language, and ritual, Alexei Yurchak traces the emergence of multiple unanticipated meanings, communities, relations, ideals, and pursuits that this transformation subsequently enabled. His historical, anthropological, and linguistic analysis draws on rich ethnographic material from Late Socialism and the postSoviet period.The model of Soviet socialism that emerges provides an alternative to binary accounts that describe that system as a dichotomy of official culture and unofficial culture, the state and the people, public self and private self, truth and lieand ignore the crucial fact that, for many Soviet citizens, the fundamental values, ideals, and realities of socialism were genuinely important, although they routinely transgressed and reinterpreted the norms and rules of the socialist state.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Everything Was Forever, Until It Was No More'? A: The book explores the paradoxes of Soviet life during late socialism, focusing on the experiences and perceptions of the last Soviet generation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Alexei Yurchak, who provides historical, anthropological, and linguistic insights into Soviet socialism.
- Q: What kind of analysis does Alexei Yurchak use in this book? A: Yurchak employs a mix of historical, anthropological, and linguistic analysis, drawing on ethnographic material from both late socialism and the post-Soviet period.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Everything Was Forever, Until It Was No More' published? A: The book was published on October 23, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in Russian history? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights into Russian history, particularly the complexities of Soviet socialism.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or photos? A: The product details do not mention illustrations or photos; it primarily focuses on textual content.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the contradictory nature of Soviet life and the cultural and ideological transformations during the late socialist period.